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Universal/Standard Precautions. Universal/Standard Precautions are a set of infection control practices that healthcare personnel use to reduce transmission of microorganisms in healthcare settings. Universal/Standard Precautions protect both healthcare personnel and patients from contact with infectious agents.
Guidelines for the prevention of infectious diseases and nosocomial infections established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body-substance precautions for all patients regardless of diagnosis or possible infectious status. All contact with body fluids and secretions, except sweat, are to be avoided by health care workers.