When Used

• For infectious diseases that are transmitted through inhalation of airborne particles (e.g., tuberculosis) or infected microorganisms in droplets (e.g., Haemophilus influenzae, pertussis)

Precautions

• isolate in private room (clients infected with same disease can be placed in same room)
• Client should wear mask if out of room for testing, etc.
• Masks to be worn by personnel when working within 3 ft of client
• Gowns not necessary
• Contaminated articles need to be labeled before being sent for decontamination
• Provide adequate ventilation in client’s room
• Careful hand washing