To reduce transmission of respiratory viruses during rooming-in and after hospital discharge, provide guidance to health professionals and family members on the following precautions:
• health professionals: disinfect hands before and after contact with patients.
• isolate patients hospitalized with suspicion of respiratory infection, with precautions that include:
· hand washing before and after contact with patients and their personal items;
· use of gloves and apron for contact with patients;
· use of mask and protective goggles when there is a possibility of direct contact with secretions and aerosolized particles, for example, during aspiration of airways.
• disinfect surfaces exposed to bodily secretions: clean with water and soap, followed by alcohol at 70% or other products, according to the standards of the local ICC;
• whenever possible, do not allow health professionals with respiratory tract infections to provide care to newborns;
• prohibit the entry of visitors with respiratory tract infections;
• inform family members about the importance of correct hand hygiene.
