To minimise the risk of spread of infection, all blood and body substances should be treated as potentially infectious. The techniques used in handling these substances are known as standard precautions. Standard precautions are recommended in the handling of: Standard precautions are good hygiene practices relating to hand hygiene, the use of gloves and other protective clothing (as appropriate), and the safe disposal of waste. Managing exposure to blood or other body substancesIf any person has contact with blood or body fluids, the following procedures should be observed:
Reporting mechanismsIncidents occurring during or after work hours should be reported immediately to:
Potential blood borne virus exposureIf a person thinks he or she has been exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B, for further information he or she can:
If a potential HIV or hepatitis B exposure occurs in the workplace, the PEP assessment should be provided through the work, health and safety procedures for the workplace. Post Exposure ProphylaxisPEP may:
PEP needs to begin as soon as possible after exposure to be effective. PEP for hepatitis B consists of:
PEP for HIV consists of a 28 day course of medication (anti-retroviral). Surface cleaning of blood and body substancesIf blood or body fluids are spilled on surfaces, the following cleaning procedures should be used:
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What are the four 4 protocols for care when dealing with exposure to blood or other body fluids?If any person has contact with blood or body fluids, the following procedures should be observed: remove contaminated clothing.. prevent the development of infection.. make the infection less severe.. reduce the risk of the infection being passed on to other people.. What should you do if exposed to blood or body fluids?What should I do if I am exposed?. Wash your hands immediately after any exposure to blood or body fluids, even if you wear gloves.. If you get splashed in the eyes, nose, or mouth, flush with water.. If you are pricked by a needle (needle stick), contact your doctor right away for further advice.. What should you do after exposure to blood?Wash the site of the needlestick or cut with soap and water. Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with water. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants. Report the incident to your supervisor or the person in your practice responsible for managing exposures.
What are the 5 steps to safely manage a blood and body fluid spillage?Absorb the spill using paper towels. Remove paper towels and discard into clinical waste bag. Disinfect area using prepared Haz Tab 1,000 ppm/Peracide • Discard the mop into clinical waste bag. Clean the area with neutral detergent and water.
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