Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Gastroenteritis

Acute Infectious

Type of Precaution: Contact

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until C.difficile and norovirus or other viral agents ruled out.

Comments:

  • Outbreaks are reportable

  • Notify Infection Control

  • See specific organism if identified.

Paediatric and Incontinent or Non-Compliant Adult

Type of Precaution: Contact

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions for duration of illness.

Comments:

  • Outbreaks are reportable

  • Notify Infection Control

  • See specific organism if identified.