Which infection control precautions should be used when transporting a potentially contagious arrestee?

• A. Use appropriate PPE (gloves, eye/face protection, masks as required), sanitize vehicle surfaces before and after transport, hand hygiene, manage spills, and isolate or seek medical guidance as needed
• B. Wear no PPE and skip sanitizing
• C. Reuse gloves without changing
• D. Transport without isolation measures

Answer: (A)

When transporting someone who may be contagious, you protect yourself, others, and the environment by applying infection control precautions consistently. Use appropriate PPE such as gloves, eye or face protection, and masks as the situation requires. Practice hand hygiene before and after contact, and change gloves between tasks or if they become contaminated. Clean and sanitize vehicle surfaces both before and after transport to reduce environmental contamination, and manage any spills according to protocol. If there’s a risk of contagious illness, isolate the individual or seek medical guidance as needed to prevent further spread.

Skipping PPE or sanitizing leaves you and others vulnerable to transmission. Reusing gloves without changing them can transfer contaminants to surfaces and people. Transport without appropriate isolation measures increases the chance that others will be exposed.