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Table 4 Overview of the infection prevention protocols, tested for local presence

From: The infection risk scan (IRIS): standardization and transparency in infection control and antimicrobial use

Infection control protocols

Accidental blood contact

Collection and transport of waste and used linen

Hand hygiene

Pets (including assistance dogs)

Infectious diseases healthcare workers

Catheterization

Legionella management plan

Body care of the client

Recommendation for prevention & control of influenza

Recommendation for prevention & control of norovirus

Recommendation for prevention & control of Scabies

Recommendation for screening of Multi Drug Resistant Organisms (including screening of risk-population on admission#)

Recommendation for prevention & control of MRSA (including screening of risk-populations on admission#)

Storage of “sterile” materials

Personal Protection Materials (PPM)

Personal hygiene of healthcare workers

Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization

Administering medication

Urination and bowel movement (defecation)

Wound-care

  1. # risk population as defined by the Dutch Working Infection Control Party