Assessment of Youth-Friendly Postabortion Care Services:

Task Rating Comments/RecommendationsChemical sterilization (for cannulae, syringes & metal instruments)2% glutaraldehyde freshly madeSoaks clean and dry cannula syringes and instruments in coveredcontainer 8-10 hoursRinses items with sterile waterStores dry items in a sterile container with tight fitting lidIV. Hand WashingSoap availableClean towel available, or air dryStaff wash hands correctly for 15 seconds with running waterStaff wash hands between clientsV. BarriersLinen is cleanPaper or linen is changed between clientsSterile gloves are changed between proceduresGloves are put on properlyGloves are disposed of properlyVI. Storage and DisposalAntiseptic solutions are labeledPickup forceps are HLD or sterilized daily and stored in a dry HLDor sterile containerUsed needles and syringes are immediately disposed of in anappropriate container with no recappingVII. Handling SpecimensClean gloves worn when obtaining or handling specimensSpills of blood or other bodily products are cleaned up immediatelywith 0.5% chlorine solutionPathfinder International • Assessment of Youth-Friendly Postabortion Care Services 27