Isolation Precautions (1 CEU) – YAYA's Continuing Education (CEUs)

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The goal of this section is to ensure that CNA students understand the purpose and implementation of isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, the student will be able;

Identify types of isolation precautions (Standard, Contact, Droplet, Airborne).
Understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Demonstrate proper techniques for donning and doffing PPE.
Understand the role of isolation in infection control and preventing cross-contamination

1. Standard Precautions (Used for all patients)

Hand hygiene (washing hands or using hand sanitizer)
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, masks, and gowns when necessary
Respiratory hygiene (covering coughs and sneezes)
Safe injection practices
Proper cleaning and disinfection of patient areas and equipment

2. Transmission-Based Precautions (For specific infections)

A. Contact Precautions (For infections spread by direct or indirect contact)

Used for MRSA, C. difficile, norovirus, scabies, etc.
Wear gloves and gowns
Use dedicated equipment (e.g., stethoscope) for the patient
Private room if possible

B. Droplet Precautions (For infections spread by respiratory droplets)

Used for flu, COVID-19, whooping cough, meningitis, etc.
Wear a surgical mask within 3-6 feet of the patient
Patient should wear a mask during transport
Private room if possible

C. Airborne Precautions (For infections spread by tiny airborne particles)

Used for tuberculosis (TB), measles, chickenpox, COVID-19 (in some cases)
Use an N95 respirator or higher-level mask
Place patient in a negative pressure room (airborne infection isolation room – AIIR)
Limit patient transport; if necessary, patient should wear a surgical mask