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Handling
of Blood and Certain other Body Fluids |
Blood and
certain other body fluids of all patients, rather than only patients who appear to be high
risk , are considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens. |
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Hand
Washing Facilities |
Washing hands
immediately or as soon as feasible after removal of gloves
Washing body parts as soon as possible after skin contact with blood or other potentially
infectious materials occurs. |
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Program
for Disposal of Sharps and Other Regulated Medical Waste |
Prohibiting
the recapping, bending, shearing or breaking of contaminated needles
Regulated medical waste disposal program
Overfilled sharps containers are a major cause of needlestick injuries. Sharps
containers must be emptied when they are 2/3 full. |
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Container
Labeling |
Labeling
regulated medical waste containers with a biohazard
sticker or using red container. (Housekeeping provides labels when they pick up the
container for labeling).
Items not completely decontaminated will be labeled . |
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Decontamination
of Equipment and Surfaces |
Immediate
clean-up of spills. Decontamination of surfaces. |
Preventing
Accidental Ingestion
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Prohibiting
eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm and handling contact lenses in
work areas where there is a likelihood of occupational exposure.
Prohibiting food and drink from being kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets
or on counter or bench tops where blood or other potentially infectious materials are
present. |
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Preventing
the Formation of Aerosols |
Requiring
that all procedures involving blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be
performed in such a manner as to minimize splashing, splattering, and generation of
droplets of these substances. |
