decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2019 Issue 5 (May)
Button down your infection control as measles, HAV outbreaks spread
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Article Overview
This article explains why infection control policies need regular reinforcement during active outbreak periods and discusses broad practice-level responses for outpatient settings. It is aimed at physicians, nurses, practice managers, and other health care staff who need to keep infection prevention procedures current, support patient flow decisions during outbreaks, and understand how public health guidance from organizations such as the CDC and AAP informs routine office operations.
Why This Topic Matters
Outbreaks can expose gaps in everyday infection prevention processes. Keeping policies current helps practices protect patients, staff, and visitors while responding appropriately to communicable disease concerns.
Article Sections
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Infection control reinforced by current outbreak activity
Introduces the broader infection prevention concerns raised by recent outbreaks and the need to keep office policies active and consistent.
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Standard practice infection control procedures
Reviews routine office measures such as hygiene, instrument handling, vaccination, and support for infection prevention resources.
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Keep ’em separated
Discusses general patient flow and isolation considerations when a contagious illness is suspected in an outpatient setting.
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Make it mandatory
Covers practice approaches to vaccination expectations, patient counseling, and broad coordination with public health and professional guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How outbreak activity can prompt renewed attention to infection prevention policies
- Which broad infection control practices are emphasized for everyday office use
- How practices may think about separating potentially infectious patients from others
- How vaccination policies and patient counseling may fit into a practice’s prevention strategy
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Pediatricians
- Family medicine practices
- Practice managers
- Nurses
- Infection prevention staff
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