1.
The NEW NVRH
Precaution and Risk
Signs
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
AND EXPLANATION
OF HOW WE’LL BE USING THIS NEW SYSTEM

2.
8 different photos-
2 from each season
featuring Vermont
scenes taken by a
local photographer
Note tabs on
side: 10
different risk
signs on top
and 8 different
precautions
signs

3.
Signs use
International
icons
Some common
items on each
This sign not to be
removed except
by Environmental
Services staff
only.

4.
A new category for
C. diff and others
(Norovirus, etc):
Emphasizes use of
soap and water
instead of alcohol
based hand rub.
Room cleaning
by bleach
products to
eliminate
spores.

5.
A couple “doubles” for
when 2 levels are necessary

6.
“Reverse
Precautions”
Need to screen
visitors (and staff)
for infections
Protect the
patient with no
flowers, fruit, etc.

7.
Anything from
cleaning process
(Sanosil) to
Maintenance
Door will
probably be
closed

8.
Things to remember:
•With rare exception, don’t take down the precautions
signs
•Be ready to talk to EVS and others about why patient is on
precautions
•Make sure sign matches EHR entry for Clinical Data
•Refer inquiries of photos to cards at Nursing Station
•Reverse of photos and “diet restrictions” specially treated
for use of dry erase markers

9.
The health of
NVRH-both its
patients and
employees-
is in your hands.
Let me know if you
have questions or
comments:
Ext.7380 or
j.coulson@nvrh.org