- Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves and before and after all client contact
- Wear gloves when there is direct contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items. This include neonate before first bath, wash as soon as possible if an anticipated contact with this body substances occurs.
- Protect clothing with gowns or plastic aprons if there is a possibility of being splashed or direct contact with contaminated material.
- Wear masks, goggles, or face shield to avoid being splashed including during suctioning, irrigations, and deliveries.
- Do not break or recap needles, discard them intact in to puncture resistant containers except for ABG ( arterial blood gas).
- Place all contaminated articles and trash in leak proof bags. Check hospital policy regarding double bagging.
- Clean spills quickly with a 1:10 solution of bleach or according to facility policy.
- Place clients at risk of contaminating the environment in a private room with separate bathroom facilities.
- Transport infected clients using appropriate barriers,
- Dispose waste using three baskets system
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