Social isolation is not having relationships, contact with, or support from others. Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, disconnected, or not close to others. Social isolation and loneliness put a person at risk of developing serious mental and physical health conditions.
Isolation Precautions Guideline What to know This guideline provides recommendations for isolation precautions in healthcare settings.
Appendix A: Type and Duration of Precautions Recommended for Selected Infections and Conditions from the Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings (2007).
Updated guidance reflects new recommendations for isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19. Removed Assessment for Duration of Isolation and Key Findings From Transmission Literature sections so page provides most current information.
Additional Guidance for Use of Isolation Gowns When caring for patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, gowns should be worn over or instead of the cover gown (e.g., laboratory coat, gown, or apron with incorporate sleeves) that is normally worn by hemodialysis personnel.
Summary of Recommendations for Isolation Precautions Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings (2007)
The Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007 builds upon a series of isolation and infection prevention documents promulgated since 1970. These previous documents are summarized and referenced in Table 1 and in Part I of the 1996 Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals 1.
Isolation and Exposure Calculator A tool to help you determine if you need to isolate or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19.