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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2015
Patients infected or colonized with certain microorganisms must be placed in isolation while hospitalized to prevent nosocomial transmission of these pathogens. Isolation systems enable healthcare workers to identify patients who need to be isolated and to institute the appropriate precautions. This article presents an overview of isolation precautions, emphasizing the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.