COVID-19 infection control guidance for health-care professionals from the CDC8
| Precaution type | Recommended infection control practices |
|---|---|
| Standard precautions (All healthcare personnel) | Hand hygiene PPE as indicated for procedures Respiratory hygiene Proper patient placement indicated Clean/disinfect equipment as Masks and eye shields with gowns if potential contact with body fluids Needles and sharps management |
| Contact precautions (eg, Clostridium difficile) | Single rooms PPE: Gown, gloves Limit patient travel Use disposable equipment |
| Droplet precautions (eg, influenza) | Single room and respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette PPE: Surgical mask Limit travel Source control (eg, mask on patient) |
| Airborne precautions (eg, tuberculosis) | Airborne infection isolation room (eg, negative pressure room) PPE: N95 or PAPR Limit travel Restrict personnel Source control (eg mask on patient) |
PAPR = powered air-purifying respirator; PPE = personnel protective equipment