Standard precautions include hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfection or sterilization of medical supplies and medical equipment, environmental control, and proper disposal of medical waste.
1, hand washing
When there is a possibility of contamination after contact with blood, body fluids, excretions, secretions, and after removing gloves, wash your hands or wash them with a rapid hand sanitizer.
2. Personal protective equipment
The correct use of personal protective equipment is required when handling blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions or other potentially infectious substances or when splashing of the above substances is expected, including medical gloves, masks, medical face shields, goggles, isolation gowns, waterproof aprons, waterproof shoes or shoe covers, and hats.
3, medical supplies and medical equipment for disinfection or sterilization
Disposal of blood, body fluids, secretions, excreta contaminated instruments and equipment, to prevent exposure of staff skin and mucous membranes, the contamination of the work clothes, so that pathogenic microorganisms spread to patients and contaminate the environment. Sharps that need to be reused should be placed in puncture-proof containers for transportation, handling and prevention of puncture wounds. Single-use sharps such as needles are placed in puncture-proof, leak-proof containers for harmless disposal.
4, environmental control
Attention to environmental control, daily cleaning and sanitation of the environment.
5, the correct disposal of medical waste
In the treatment and transportation of blood, body fluids, secretions, excreta contaminated clothing, clothing, to prevent the medical staff skin exposure, contamination of uniforms and the environment. The reused clothes are placed in a special bag and transported to a designated location for cleaning, disinfection and to prevent contamination during transportation.