department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

2. Gloves should be worn for touching blood and body fluids, mucous
membranes or non intact skin of all patients, and for handling items or
surfaces soiled with blood or body fluids. Gloves should be changed after
contact with each patient.
3. Masks and protective eyewear or face shields should be worn during
procedures that are likely to generate droplets of blood or other body
fluids to prevent exposure of mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and
eyes.
4. Gowns or aprons should be worn during procedures that are likely to
generate splashes or blood or other body fluids.
5. When unanticipated exposure occurs, remove contaminated substances by
avoiding contact with the outer surface and washing hands and other skin
surfaces immediately and thoroughly. If splashed in the eyes, nose, or
mouth, flush with water immediately. Notify supervisor immediately of
all exposures incidents.
6. All employees/students should take precautions to prevent injuries caused
by needles, broken glass, scalpel blades, or other sharp instruments.
Mechanical means, such as a brush and dustpan should be used to handle
such material. Any needle punctures that occur must be reported to the
individual’s direct supervisor immediately.
7. Soiled linens should be handled as little as possible. All linens should be
bagged at the location where it is used; it should be placed in impervious
bags that prevent leakage.
8. Regulated waste should be disposed of in covered containers bagged with
impervious bags; if break through is anticipated, double bag the container.
Tops to the containers should be secure when closed to prevent spillage of
contents during handling.
9. Any EPA approved cleaning agent (e.g., SaniZide, BioZide, Citrus II) can
be used on blood and body fluid spills.
10. Areas, surfaces, or articles such as wash or emesis basins that are grossly
soiled with blood or other bodily fluids must be cleaned with
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