14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-IV-50.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 938-IV-50.0 - Standard Precautions

50.1 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:

50.1.1 For vomit, urine, and feces on a surface including the floors, walls, toilet rooms, tabletops, toys, the area must be immediately cleaned with soap and water and then disinfected.

50.1.2 For blood, blood-containing fluids, and tissue discharges, a licensee shall ensure staff members avoid exposure of open skin sores or mucous membranes, wear non-porous gloves, clean the area with soap and water, and then disinfect the area.

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

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

14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-IV-50.0

25 DE Reg. 172 (8/1/2021) (final)