Isolation facilities for infectious patients in acute settings Version:1.0:England

This manual sets out practical guidance on how to provide safe, effective isolation facilities for infectious patients (source isolation) that are simple to use and meet the needs of most patients on acute general wards. This guidance describes: * how a single-bed room with en-suite sanitary facilities can be used to provide effective isolation for patients with non-airborne diseases; * how a ventilated single-bed room with en-suite facilities can provide an isolation room for patients who have an infection that can be spread by the airborne route. It can be used for both new-build schemes and the upgrading of existing accommodation. Room layouts are included as illustrative examples; other room configurations are possible.