Title: Describe standard precautions and infectious disease control measures.
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Incorporating Safety Procedures

Description should include

- the nature and importance of standard precautions
- precautions (e.g., use of personal protective equipment [PPE], such as gloves and masks; use of equipment to reduce hazards [e.g., sharps-disposal containers and ventilation hoods]; use of work practice controls to limit exposure [e.g., hand washing and handling of sharps])
- microorganisms that produce diseases in humans and ways these microorganisms are spread
- illnesses related to infections
- conditions that promote bacterial growth and reproduction
- standard precautions
- universal precautions.

See ASHP 2.8.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are standard precautions important in the pharmacy environment?
- What precautions and control measures can help prevent the spread of AIDS and hepatitis B and C?
- Why are infectious disease controls critical in the pharmacy environment?