Title: Differentiate between Standard Precautions and transmission-based precautions.
Course: Patient Care Technician (14051-III) > Section: Practicing Infection Prevention Techniques

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, applicable PPE, and specific disease applications
  - contact precautions
  - droplet
  - airborne
  - enteric

- environmental and emergency precautions related to chemical or biological hazards
  - Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  - handling, storage, and disposal methods.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are PPE items? What are their protective values?
- What is the correct process for donning and doffing PPE?
- 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?
- What are specific precautions for handling chemotherapy and radiation chemicals?