Which term denotes measures to prevent transmission of diseases?

• A. Infectious Disease Precautions
• B. Local OSHA Plans
• C. Scene Scanning
• D. Patient Care Equipment Disposal

Answer: (A)

Preventing the spread of illness relies on infection control practices. The term Infectious Disease Precautions encompasses the actions taken to reduce transmission, including standard precautions (hand hygiene, appropriate use of gloves, masks, eye protection, and respiratory etiquette) and, when needed, transmission-based precautions (contact, droplet, or airborne) tailored to specific pathogens. It also encompasses safe handling and disposal of contaminated materials, proper equipment cleaning, and appropriate waste management—all aimed at stopping pathogens from moving between people.

Other concepts touch on safety planning, scene assessment, or waste handling separately, but they do not describe the full set of measures specifically designed to prevent disease transmission.