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This lesson was created using Soft Chalk and received an Honorable Mention in the 2016 SoftChalk Lesson Challenge.

Welcome to the Standard Precautions, Infection Control, and You! learning module. Understanding the types of pathogens there are, the modes of transmission of the infectious organisms, and knowing how and when to apply the basic principles of infection prevention and control is critical to providing high-quality health care for patients and a safe working environment for those that work in healthcare settings. This responsibility applies to everybody working and visiting a healthcare facility, including administrators, staff, patients and caregivers.

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