Section 041-26-26.060 - Blood Exposure ProceduresThe following steps shall be taken for an injury involving a client, licensee or student before returning to service:
2. Licensee or student should obtain and use protective hand gloves;3. Clean the injured area;4. Apply appropriate antiseptic;5. Cover the injury with the appropriate dressing to prevent further blood exposure;6. If a licensee or student is the injured party, he or she may continue to practice by covering the injured area with protective finger guard or glove. Caution is advised in determining whether the injured party should continue to practice until the injury has been determined safe for a client receiving services, as may be appropriate;7. Contact an emergency medical provider or advise the injured party to seek medical help as may be appropriate for injuries beyond your control; 8. Clean work station and area involved;9. Properly dispose of, or disinfect, all contaminated tools, implements and objects in accordance with proper disinfecting procedures; and10. Clean hands with soap and water. A written record fully describing the event shall be maintained for a period of not less than one (1) year from the date the event occurred.
02-041 C.M.R. ch. 26, § 26.060