INITIAL RESPONSE

When a patient/family member with suspected/confirmed TB, measles, pertussis, or other highly contagious communicable disease presents:

• Provide patient/family member with a surgical/procedural mask
• Instruct the patient/family to wear the mask to cover their mouth and nose for the duration of the visit
• Alert physician/clinical staff in the area
• Escort patient/family to a separate room

SECONDARY RESPONSE

• Notify Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C)
• Instruct patient on hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette (as developmentally appropriate)
• Coordinate exposure work-up with Employee Health Services