Tommy Anderson, a 5-year-old patient, is seen in the office because of an outbreak of impetigo. Rose must apply the concepts of the chain of the infection and infection control methods to teach Tommy and his mother how to prevent the spread of the infection to other members of the family. What procedures should she follow after Tommy's visit to prevent the spread of the infection to other patients, other staff, and herself?

The procedures Rose must follow after Tommy's visit to prevent the spread of the infection to other patients, other staff, and herself includes:

1. She should disinfect the area to avoid other children who are at greater risk or adults from contracting the infection.

2. She should wash everything including surfaces that Tommy came into contact with in hot water.

3. Other patients with skin cuts, should have it treated or bandaged. Since a case has been registered, preventing the infection from spreading should now be the goal.

4. Population of the hospital should be reduced because the infection spreads faster in a congested environment.

5. Rose should wash her hands with soap and water and encourage other staff and patients to do the same.

6. Rose should ensure bed linens and clothing Tommy came in contact with her changed.

Explanation:

Impetigo is an infection of the skin caused by bacteria infestation on a broken or skin that is exposed through cuts. It is contagious hence need to avoid close contact with an infected person and avoid sharing their personal items like clothes. Depending on the type of impetigo, an infected person usually have reddish sores and blisters. Good hygiene, avoiding exposure to cuts or wounds on the skin could help prevent contracting impetigo, however, antibiotics are used to treat the infection