Title: Explain transmission-based precautions.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Explanation should include

- CDC Standard Precautions (https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/basics/standard-precautions.html)
- a contrast between transmission-based precautions
  - droplets
  - contact
  - airborne

- reverse-isolation techniques.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do Standard Precautions help to prevent the spread of disease?
- What is the difference between a contact infection, an airborne infection, and a droplet infection? How is each controlled?
- Why are some patients put into reverse isolation?