Differentiate between Standard Precautions and transmission-based precautions.
Differentiation should include OSHA standards such as
- Standard Precautions
- sharps containers and red bags
- exposure control plans and reporting
- disposal of biohazardous materials
- CDC transmission-based precautions
- contact precautions
- droplet
- airborne
- enteric.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are PPE items? What are their protective values?
- What are some factors that could cause harm even when using PPE?
- What is the difference between a recommendation and a regulation?
- What are the roles of the CDC and OSHA?