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Universal Precautions vs. Standard Precautions - -Universal Precautions only
applied to strictly defined fluids (mostly blood borne pathogens); standard
precautions cover ALL the ones we need to be protected from
- Standard Precautions -- Guidelines - -1. Use with all patients
2. Applies to all bodily fluids (If it's wet and not yours, don't touch it without
gloves!)
3. Wear gloves with everything, change frequently (tasks, patients, bodily
fluids)
4. Wash hands (after touching fluids, between patients, after taking off
gloves)
5. Wear PPE
- Which patients do you use standard precautions with - -All of them
- What is the rule about bodily fluids with standard precautions - -If it's wet
and not yours, don't touch it without gloves!
- When do you wear gloves - -With everything basically. All bodily fluids
(except sweat usually), before touching mucous membranes or non intact
skin
- When do you change gloves - -Between tasks, procedures, patients; after
touching contaminated surfaces, when gloves become torn, or when gloves
get soiled
- When do you remove gloves - -promptly after use and before touching non
contaminated items or environmental surfaces
- What do you do immediately after removing gloves - -Wash hands
- When do you wear masks, eye protections, or face shields - -When in
activities likely to generate splashes or sprays of body fluids, excretions, or
secretions (ex. dialysis nurse)
- What kind of gown is used - -impermeable
- Who must provide PPE (free of charge) - -employer
- What do you do after removing gown - -wash hands
, - What should be done with extremely soiled clothing - -Cut off
- What do you do with single use equiptment - -THROW AWAY AFTER ONE
USE
- Where do you bag linens - -At point of origin, using gloves. Handles as
little as possible
- What ONE technique should be used to recap sharps - -One hand
technique -- ONLY IF YOU MUST
- What are the characteristics of a sharps container - -Color coded (red),
leak proof, puncture resistant, sealable
- When should the sharps container be replaced - -1/2 to 3/4 full
- Regulated waste = - -Biohazardous waste
- What is classified as regulated waste - -Liquid or semi-liquid body fluids,
items that would release body fluids, items caked with body fluids,
contaminated sharps
- How is regulated waste disposed - -incineration or related methods to
minimize exposure
- How are spills handled - -GLOVES, sweep up any glass with dustpan or
cardboard, blot excess or use absorbent powder, clean with approved
disinfectant
- What is an approved disinfectant - -Diluted bleach (1:10 ratio)
- Bloodborne pathogen standard includes - -Standard precautions
Education of the worker
PEP
Emphasis on preventing stick injuries
Employer responsibilities
Staff communication
- What are employer responsibilities as defined by the bloodborne pathogen
standard - -Engineering controls (design safety)
Work practice controls (PPE)
Categorize personnel by risk and educate accordingly
Education upon employment then yearly
PPE (free, impermeable, and in appropriate sizes)
HBV immunization free
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