Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-63.12 - Blood exposure procedures
(1) If a service
provider injures oneself, the following steps shall be taken before returning
to service:
a. Stop service.
b. Clean the injured area by washing the area
with soap and water. Use antiseptic or ointment as appropriate.
c. In the case of mucous membrane exposure,
wash or rinse the affected area with sufficient water.
d. Cover the injury with the appropriate
dressing.
e. Clean the client and
station as necessary. First, remove all visible debris and then clean the
client with an antiseptic that is appropriate for the skin and clean the
station with disinfectant .
f. Bag
any blood-soiled porous articles and dispose of articles in the
trash.
g. Wash and disinfect all
nonporous items.
h. Wash hands
before returning to service.
(2) If a client injury occurs, the service
provider shall take the following steps:
a.
Stop service.
b. Glove
hands.
c. Clean injured area and
use antiseptic or ointment as appropriate.
d. Cover the injury with the appropriate
dressing to prevent further blood exposure.
e. Clean station by removing all visible
debris and using disinfectant that is appropriate for the soiled
surface.
f. Bag any blood-soiled
porous articles and dispose of articles in the trash.
g. Wash and disinfect all nonporous
items.
h. Wash hands before
returning to service.
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