A patient is discharged home with a draining wound that was infected and for which he was on Contact Precautions while in the hospital. He lives at home with his 48-year-old wife and their 17-year-old daughter. It is most important to emphasize to this patient that:

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In the home, Contact Precautions require the use of barrier gloves to prevent contact with wound secretions during dressing changes (or if linens were soiled) and during the handling of soiled dressings. Soiled dressings should be disposed of in a securely tied plastic bag. Frequent hand hygiene and attention to medical asepsis principles are sufficient.

A Patient Is Discharged Home with a Draining Wound That