Blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and items containing these body substances
Mucous membranes
Nonintact skin
Perform handwashing immediately:
When there is direct contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items
After removing gloves
Between client contacts
Prevent injuries with used needles, scalpels, and other sharp devices by:
Never removing, recapping, bending, or breaking used needles
Never pointing the needle toward a body part
Using a one-handed 'scoop' method, special syringes with a retractable protective guard or shield for enclosing a needle, or blunt-point needles
Use a private room or consult wiht an infection control professional for the care of clients who contaminate the environment, or who cannot or do not assist with appropriate hygiene or environmental cleanliness measures.
