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Universal precautions is a set of guidelines pursuant to OSHA that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and bodily fluids are infectious for any type of blood borne pathogens. It is impossible to identify clients or patients with infectious diseases, so the same infection control practices should be use with all clients.
In certain instances, patients can be infected with Hepatitis B or other blood borne infections. They may be asymptomatic, meaning they do not show signs of infection. These infections are the most difficult type to kill then germs that live outside of the body.
OSHA has set safety standard and precautions to protect employees when they may be exposed to blood. These precautions include hand washing, wearing gloves, and proper handling of sharps and any items that may have been contaminated by blood or other bodily fluids. If you come in contact with blood or bodily fluids it is important to follow specific procedures, such as:
If you get a cut, stop what you are doing and take care of it.
Wear gloves to protect yourself against contact with patients blood.
Clean any cuts with an antiseptic.
Place a bandage on the cut with a good adhesive bandage.
Clean the surrounding area of exposure as necessary.
Always discard contaminated objects in double bags, and use a biohazard container for sharps and contaminated waste.
Disinfect any tools you may have used.
Remove your gloves and wash your hands before returning to your task.
Remember, before removing your gloves, all your tools and areas that may have come into contact with blood or other fluids must be thoroughly disinfected, with an EPA registered, hospital disinfectant solution of no less than 10% bleach for at least 10 minutes. Blood can carry pathogens, so never touch an open wound.
You may not be aware of the proper procedure for thoroughly washing your hands. Follow these steps for thorough cleansing:
Wet your hands with warm water.
Always keep your hands facing down towards the sink to avoid the bacteria running up your arms.
Use a liquid soap and a clean, disinfected soft-bristle nail brush, scrub your hands together and work up a good lather for at least twenty seconds. Pay special attention to the areas between your fingers, nails and both sides of your hands, and also the exposed portions of your arms.
Thoroughly rinse soap from your hands with warm water.
Dry your hands using a paper towel, and use the paper towel to turn off the sink.
Remember, always practice universal precautions in hospitals, hair salons and when caring for clients in their home. Prevention is the best practice to avoid contamination.
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