when should you ensure that a patient/service user with diarrhoea is placed into isolation in a healthcare setting?

Patients should be promptly assessed for infection risk and other safety concerns upon arrival to a care area and continuously throughout their stay to ensure proper patient placement and minimize risks. Patient safety measures, including infection control precautions, verifying patient identity, effective communication, and understanding patient needs, should be ensured consistently during all interactions and care processes to prevent harm and improve care outcomes. Safe patient care also involves being attentive to patient perspectives, managing mood shifts, and creating a supportive environment for healing. This continuous assessment and safety assurance should be applied throughout the patient’s care journey, from admission to discharge, to ensure effective, patient-centered care.