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c.
Do n
ot use IV drugs; do not share needles or “work.”
d.
Females, known to be at ris
k/infected, should avoid pregnancy.
e.
Use caution in sharing perso
nal items which have the potential to be contaminated
with blood:
- do not share tooth brushes or razors;
- do not share pie
rced earrings.
III.
INFE
CTION CONTROL
a.
Caregivers
are in charge of clean-ups for spills of any body fluids. Residents should
notify staff of spills.
b.
Caregivers are in charge of caring for injured clients. Residents should not treat each
other’s cuts, nosebleed, etc.
c.
Sanitary napkins and similar items should be disposed of in plastic bags.
d.
Blood-soaked gauze and similar items should be disposed of in red plastic bags for
incineration.
e.
If residents perform housekeeping tasks, gloves should be worn when cleaning
bathrooms. Hands should be washed
with soap and water after gloves are removed.
f.
Blood contaminated items for laundry sho
uld be handled with gloves and may be
laundered per routine using hot water and detergent.
g.
G
loves should be worn whenever handling any materials with blood or body fluids.
h.
Good personal hygiene should be stressed, including hand washing with soap and
w
ater.
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