The main elements of standard precautions include:
1. Hand washing and hand sanitizing (hand hygiene);
2. The need for the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including medical gloves, masks, etc., when dealing with blood, bodily fluids, secretions, excretions or other potentially infectious substances, or when splashes of the above are expected, Medical masks, goggles, isolation gowns, waterproof aprons, waterproof shoes or shoe covers, hats, etc.;
3, timely and correct disposal of contaminated instruments, equipment and cloths after use, to prevent microbial contamination of other patients and the environment;
4, careful disposal of sharp instruments, medical activities to prevent the occurrence of sharps injuries;
5, pay attention to the environmental control of the environment, the environment for routine Cleaning and sanitation;
6. Proper disposal of medical waste.
Operating principles
1, standard precautions for all patients to implement the whole process of operation.
2, regardless of whether the patient is diagnosed or can be infected with infectious diseases are taken.
3, including hand washing, gloves, gowns, protective glasses and masks and other basic measures.
4. Gloves must be worn when performing operations that may come into contact with the patient's body fluids and blood.
5, the operation is completed after removing the gloves should wash their hands, if necessary, hand sterilization.
6, there is a possibility of blood, body fluids splash to the face of medical personnel: wear a mask with anti-permeability, protective glasses.
7. There is a possibility that blood or body fluids may splash over a large area and contaminate the body: wear impermeable gowns or aprons.
8, hand skin breakage may contact the patient's blood, body fluids: wear double gloves.