HHC Health & Home Care Clinical Policy And

HHC HEALTH & HOME CARE Section: 13-10
Infection Control: Handling of Blood And Body Fluid Spill __RN __HHA
PURPOSE:
To protect patients, caregivers, and clinical staff from
exposure to bloodborne and other pathogens resulting
from any spill of blood or body fluids.
CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Spills of blood or body fluid on any surface should
be handled according to this procedure.
2. Disinfectants may be damaging to carpet, fabric,
and other surfaces.
EQUIPMENT:
Disposable spill kit or gloves, 2 pair
Disposable gown or apron
Protective eye wear (optional)
Paper towels or disposable cloths
Plastic bags
Soap (antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial)
Disinfectant (see Appendix A)
PROCEDURE:
1. Adhere to Universal Precautions.
2. Use personal protective equipment (i.e. gloves)
3. Wipe or soak up the material with the absorbent
towels or cloths.
4. Place the towels in the first plastic bag.
5. Clean the area with 1:10 strength (1 part bleach to 9
parts water).
5. Disinfect the area with fresh disinfecting solution.
Place the paper towels or cloths in the first plastic
bag.
6. Remove the outer pair of gloves and place in the
first bag.
7. Securely tie the first bag.
8. Place the first bag in a second bag.
9. Place all protective clothing and equipment in the
second bag removing the inner pair of gloves last
and placing in the second bag.
10. Securely tie the second bag. Place in trash.
11. Decontaminate hands.
AFTER CARE:
1. Use extreme care to prevent contamination to self
by following hand hygiene guidelines.
2. Document in patient's record:
a. Details of spill of blood or body fluids.
b. Method for handling the spill.
3. Report incident to supervisor, as appropriate per
agency policy.
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