Hep C Standard Precaution?

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Specializes in CNA.

I have to do a short presentation addressing certain points about Hep C. To my understanding, this is transmitted via blood, mostly through recreational needles. I have come to the conclusion that since it is not through contact--it isn't contact precaution, and isn't spread in the air--it isn't airborne or droplet. So this would leave it at universal precaution? Or is there something I am missing?

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Yes, you would use universal precautions for hep c.

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

The CDC website has a list of all hospital precautions required for every major bacteria/disease. It's a great resource for this project and for the future.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Hepatitis from the CDC

CDC DVH - HCV FAQs for Health Professionals

CDC DVH - Hepatitis C FAQs for the Public

CDC DVH - Division of Viral Hepatitis Home Page

The biggest outbreak right now is in New Hampshire.

32nd NH Patient Diagnosed With Hepatitis C

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