What are Enhanced Standard Precautions?
Enhanced Standard Precautions (
AFL 22-21) (PDF) is a resident-centered and activity-based approach for preventing MDRO transmission in SNF. The use of gowns and gloves by healthcare personnel during specific care activities is based on periodic assessments of a resident's risk for being colonized and transmitting MDRO, whether or not the resident is known to be MDRO-colonized or -infected.
Use this tool to determine if staff members are correctly adhering to contact precautions practices. Feedback of results to staff has been shown to increase adherence to these practices.
Six Moments of Enhanced Standard Precautions Sign (PDF)
The six moments of ESP includes: 1. Morning and Evening Care, 2. Toileting and changing incontinence briefs, 3. Caring for devices and giving medical treatments, 4. Wound care, 5. Mobility assistance and preparing to leave room, 6. Cleaning the environment
The six moments of ESP includes: 1. Morning and Evening Care, 2. Toileting and changing incontinence briefs, 3. Caring for devices and giving medical treatments, 4. Wound care, 5. Mobility assistance and preparing to leave room, 6. Cleaning the environment