Isolation (2026)

III. Precautions to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Agents

Healthcare providers use different levels of precautions depending on the patient's condition and the nature of the pathogen: Isolation

Isolation is a critical set of procedures used to separate individuals with contagious diseases from those who are healthy, thereby preventing the spread of infection. In healthcare settings, these measures are formally known as and are categorized based on how a specific germ is transmitted. Core Types of Isolation Precautions Isolation