--- title: Patient Safety and Infectious Disease Update description: Infectious Disease update --- [![HWS_logo_hor_CMYK_orange_pos](https://clinical.healthtrustjobs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/2024%20HWS%20Logos/HWS_logo_hor_CMYK_orange_pos.png?width=404&height=83&name=HWS_logo_hor_CMYK_orange_pos.png)](https://engage.healthtrustjobs.com/)   - [Careers Home](http://www.healthtrustjobs.com/) - [Why HealthTrust](https://healthtrustjobs.com/why-healthtrust/) - [Apply Instantly](https://healthtrustjobs.com/jobs/) - Career Areas - [Allied Health](https://healthtrustjobs.com/career-areas/allied-health/jobs/) - [Corporate](https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/healthtrust-workforce-solutions?bid=5260) - [Interim Leaders](https://healthtrustjobs.com/career-areas/interim-leadership/jobs/) - [Per Diem](https://healthtrustjobs.com/career-areas/per-diem/jobs/) - [Local Contract](https://healthtrustjobs.com/career-areas/travel-local-contract/jobs/) - [Perm Placement](https://healthtrustjobs.com/career-areas/permanent-placement/jobs/) - [Locum Tenens](https://healthtrustjobs.com/career-areas/locum-tenens/jobs/) - [Travel Nursing](https://healthtrustjobs.com/career-areas/travel-local-contract/jobs/) - [Locations](https://healthtrustjobs.com/locations/) - [HCA Healthcare Facility Spotlights](https://engage.healthtrustjobs.com/facility-spotlights) - [Subscribe](https://engage.healthtrustjobs.com/healthtrust-newsletter-signup) ![Clinical-Excellence](https://clinical.healthtrustjobs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Clinical-Excellence.png?width=1142&name=Clinical-Excellence.png "Clinical-Excellence") # Patient Safety and Infectious Disease Update [HWS Clinical Ops](https://clinical.healthtrustjobs.com/author/hws-clinical-ops) on Jul 1, 2021, 9:00:00 AM - In areas with moderate to substantial COVID-19 activity, PPE Guidance for aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) includes the use of N95 respirators   - Colleagues should adhere to Standard Precautions and use a ***NIOSH-approved N95 or equivalent or higher-level respirator***, gown, gloves, and eye protection.  For any airborne procedures, door should be closed - HCP working in areas with minimal to no community transmission, should continue to adhere to [Standard](https://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/recommendations/core-practices.html) and [Transmission-Based Precautions](https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/isolation/index.html) based on anticipated exposures and suspected or confirmed diagnoses.   - This might include use of eye protection, an N95 or equivalent or higher-level respirator, as well as other personal protective equipment (PPE) - In addition, universal use of a well-fitting facemask for source control is recommended for HCP if not otherwise wearing a respirator - When there is no presence of infectious disease (such as those requiring droplet precautions), appropriate level mask should be worn, N95 respirators can be an option - [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html) Thank you for you continued DEDICATION to PATIENT SAFETY! 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