14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-39.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 934-III-39.0 - Standard Precautions

39.1 A licensee shall ensure Standard Precautions are used to protect against disease and infection. Spills of bodily fluids (i.e. urine, feces, blood, saliva, and discharges from the nose, eyes, an injury, or other tissue) must be cleaned up immediately, as follows:

39.1.1 For vomit, urine, and feces on surfaces including floors, walls, bathrooms, tabletops, toys, kitchen counters, diaper-changing tables, and toilet training chairs, the area must be cleaned with soap and water and then disinfected.

39.1.2 For blood, blood-containing fluids, and tissue discharges, a licensee shall ensure that open skin sores or mucous membranes are not touched, non-porous gloves are worn, and the area is cleaned with soap and water, and then disinfected.

39.1.3 Bloody disposable diapers and material must be put in a plastic bag, tied securely, and thrown away. Bloody clothing and reusable diapers must be placed in a plastic bag, tied securely, and returned to the child's parent at pick up.

39.1.4 Mops must be cleaned, rinsed, disinfected, wrung, and hung to dry.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-39.0

24 DE Reg. 272 (9/1/2020) (final)