🦠 H · Infection and community health
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urgentRecommended assessment — CarePath tool: CP-INFECT Infection Check (interactive scoring) · Validated scales: qSOFA / sepsis screen
| Code | Problem statement | Type | Description | First 3 actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Exposed to an infectious disease | Risk | The person has had contact with someone who has a contagious illness. | Do hand hygiene · Wear masks · Isolate the source patient |
| H2 | Distress from isolation | Actual | Isolation for infection control leaves the person lonely or anxious. | Explain the reasons · Allow calls · Keep routines |
| H3 | Outbreak risk in community | Risk | Conditions in the community raise the chance of a disease spreading. | Report · Isolate · Trace contacts |
| H4 | Unsafe water or sanitation | Risk | Poor water or waste disposal raises the chance of illness. | Teach boiling and treatment of water · Improve sanitation · Report |
| H5 | Crowded living conditions | Risk | Overcrowding raises the chance of spreading infection and stress. | Teach hygiene · Improve ventilation · Screen |
| H6 | Poor hygiene practices | Actual | Handwashing, bathing, or food handling habits put health at risk. | Teach handwashing · Provide soap · Model good habits |