Universal Precautions
Sweat
What is a material not requiring universal precautions unless there is visible blood?
Barrier between the provider and the survivor
What are rubber gloves and surgical masks/PPE?
Gloves become torn or dirty
What is to change gloves?
Blood
What is a material requiring universal precautions?
Used for conducting a hands-on assessment
What are rubber gloves?
Working around broken glass or sharp surfaces
What are work gloves?
Unidentifiable body fluid
What is a material requiring universal precautions?
Airborne Transmission
What are surgical mask and goggles or face shield?
Avoiding the transmission of pathogens between patients
What is to change gloves between patients?
Concept of treating all blood and certain body fluids as if contaminated with HIV, HBV, or other bloodborne pathogens
What is Universal Precautions?
Used if you may be splashed with blood or other fluids
What are surgical mask and goggles or face shield?
Disposal of used gloves
What are identifiable medical-waste containers?
Alternative to Universal Precautions
What is Body Substance Isolation?
Equipment worn to minimize the threat of hazards
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
Action required following the removal of gloves
What is handwashing?