Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 8 MAS 178 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Dedicated Equipment
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The idea
Under contact precautions, equipment is dedicated to the patient whenever possible.
In practice
A stethoscope or blood pressure cuff that stays with one patient cannot carry that patient's germs to the next.
Where people slip
When equipment must be shared, clean and disinfect it before it is used on anyone else.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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