The practice of universal precautions is sufficient for the provider's protection.

But those viruses do not transfer readily in the modern hospital setting with universal precautions.

Everybody has learned there is something called "universal precaution."

"We practice universal precautions for all children with or without the virus," Miss Bryant said.

In 1987, the practice of universal precautions was adjusted by a set of rules known as body substance isolation.

Nowadays and in isolation, practice of universal precautions has historical significance.

Under universal precautions all patients were considered to be possible carriers of blood-borne pathogens.

Health care workers should practice universal precautions when handling blood and bodily fluids.

Most of these cases occurred due to failures in following universal precautions and infection control guidelines.

"We're well versed in how to take universal precautions," he said.