Isolation rooms are designed with several key features to protect patients:
- HEPA Filtration: High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to remove airborne particles. - Negative or Positive Airflow: To prevent the spread of infectious agents. Negative airflow rooms keep pathogens from leaving the room, while positive airflow rooms keep pathogens from entering. - Antimicrobial Surfaces: To reduce the risk of transmission through contact. - Restricted Access: Limited and controlled entry to minimize exposure.