Title: Droplet Precautions
Course: COVID CURRICULUM (Export)

Droplet Precautions are used when there is a risk of transmission through droplets from the respiratory tract generated while talking, coughing, sneezing etc. Examples include pneumonia and Pertussis.

Droplet Precautions include the use of the following:

- Routine precautions
- Surgical/Procedure Mask
- Eye Protection (e.g., goggles or face shield)
- Patient accommodation in a single room with a dedicated toilet and sink.

Here is an example of signage that might be used for Droplet Precautions:

Adapted from Public Health Ontario (2012). This document was adapted with the permission of Public Health Ontario. Public Health Ontario assumes no responsibility for the content of any publication resulting from translation/changes/adaptation of PHO documents by third parties.

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