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CROSS-INFECTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signage
- Workplace Organization
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- door sign
1, record 1, English, door%20sign
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- door-sign 2, record 1, English, door%2Dsign
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All patients with suspected/proven infection must be isolated in a single room[;] this must be done at the time of admission. [For] patients who are nursed in a single room..., staff should ensure that visitors and other staff are made aware of the infection risk and precautions to take to prevent cross-infection. Doors should be kept closed at all times.... A suitable door sign must be placed on the entrance door to alert both staff and visitors. The sign should be prominently displayed, providing sufficient information whilst ensuring that there is no breach of confidentiality. 3, record 1, English, - door%20sign
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (panneaux)
- Organisation du travail et équipements
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- panneau de porte
1, record 1, French, panneau%20de%20porte
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plaque de porte 2, record 1, French, plaque%20de%20porte
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- surgeon's glove
1, record 2, English, surgeon%27s%20glove
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- surgical glove 1, record 2, English, surgical%20glove
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a device made of a rubber polymer compound that is intended to be worn by operating room personnel and is used to protect the surgical wound from contamination and cross-infection. 1, record 2, English, - surgeon%27s%20glove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gant de chirurgie
1, record 2, French, gant%20de%20chirurgie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gant chirurgical 2, record 2, French, gant%20chirurgical
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gants de chirurgie en latex (à gauche), moulés (à droite). 1, record 2, French, - gant%20de%20chirurgie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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