~1/3 patients with bacteremia will have a rash that can progress to purpura fulminans.
Precautions for necrotizing fasciitis:
- Private room and IPAC consult are required.
Precautions for meningitis:
- Private room/space with appropriate signage on door (BLUE Droplet/Contact sign).
- Gown, gloves and surgical mask with eye protection for all room/space entry and patient contact.
- Dedicated patient care equipment. If unable to dedicate, ensure shared equipment is cleaned with appropriate disinfectant following use.
- Notify receiving department of isolation status should patient require test/procedure off unit and if for transfer to other health care facility.
- Routine housekeeping as per protocol. Isolation clean at discharge.
- Precautions may be discontinued 24 hours after the start of appropriate antibiotic therapy. IPAC will follow.