pathogen: microorganism that is transmitted to someone and cause disease

if TB suspected, wear HEPA mask and patient wear mask

shigella, campylobacter, ecoli, hep A all food borne diseases
vector borne: lime diseases, rabies
the best way to stop an infection is washing hands with soap and running
water for 20 sec
wash before and after patient contact
3Gs: gloves, goggles, gown: common PPE
2 sets of PPE in ambulance
food poisoning: bring vomit to hospital
dont cap needles
dispose sharps in a closed red container, also blood soaked
complete an exposure form and follow up with a doctor, some infections take
a long time to develop