Are universal precautions protection enough when caring for oncology patients?

Posted in Nursing Care about 1 year ago, 2 replies

On our med-surg units we have inpatients receiving chemotherapy continuously X 4 days. Are universal precautions enough as protection for staff? Some say need to wear face mask, gowns, double glove, etc to dispose of urine, stool, etc.
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submitted by Teresa in Columbus, OH
Hi Teresa,
Iam an oncology nurse, and we wear nitrile chemo golves to dispose of waste for chemo patients during and for 7 days post chemo. A gown can be worn as well if your dumping waste if you are concerned with splash back.
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submitted by John in Boston, Ma @ February 03, 2009 - 01:41 PM
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I work on a med/surg floor as well, where we are caring for chemo patients more frequently. Do your facilities have some type of "isolation/caution" sign on the patient's door to inform staff of chemo precautions? Our oncology team is currently trying to develop a sign that would be HIPPA correct and not give away that a patient is on "CHEMO" precautions for the general public walking by. Any suggestions?
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submitted by Abby in Indiana @ March 01, 2009 - 06:43 PM
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