How should a resident be placed and cared for when on contact precautions?

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For contact precautions, the goal is to prevent transmission by using barriers and clear alerts. Place the resident in a private room or with a dedicated cohort to limit exposure to others. Staff and caregivers should wear gloves and a gown whenever providing care or touching the resident or things in the room. After care, clean and disinfect equipment and surfaces that were touched, and use equipment dedicated to that resident whenever possible. Posting room signage reminds everyone to follow the precautions, helping ensure consistent use of PPE and proper hygiene. These elements together reduce the risk of spreading the infection. The other scenarios miss one or more crucial pieces—sharing a room, not using the appropriate PPE, reusing equipment, or lacking signage—so they do not provide adequate protection.