Contact Plus Precautions
Enhanced Contact Precautions Used For Spore-Forming Organisms Such As C. Diff.
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Clostridioides Difficile
Clostridioides Difficile
A Bacterial Infection Causing Severe Diarrhea, Requiring Contact Precautions.
Antidiarrheal Medication
Antidiarrheal Medication
A Drug Used To Reduce Diarrhea And Improve Fluid Balance.
Stool Softener
Stool Softener
A Medication Used To Prevent Or Treat Constipation.
Moisture-Associated Skin Damage
Moisture-Associated Skin Damage
Skin Breakdown Caused By Prolonged Exposure To Moisture, Often Related To Incontinence.
Friction Injury
Friction Injury
A Skin Injury Caused By Rubbing, Prevented With Protective Dressings.
Shear Injury
Shear Injury
A Skin Injury Caused By Sliding Forces, Prevented Through Proper Positioning.
Skin Tear
Skin Tear
A Traumatic Wound Common In Older Adults, Managed With Gentle Wound Care.
Hourly Toileting
Hourly Toileting
A Nursing Intervention To Reduce Falls And Incontinence By Offering Regular Bathroom Assistance.
Call Light Within Reach
Call Light Within Reach
A Standard Nursing Safety Practice To Ensure Patients Can Request Assistance.