172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 34, § 017

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 172-34-017 - BLOOD SPILL PROCEDURES

When a client, licensee, or student injury occurs, the following procedures must be followed:

017.01CLIENT INJURY. The following process must be followed:

(A) Stop service.

(B) Scrub licensee or student hands with liquid soap and water.

(C) Glove hands of licensee or student.

(D) Change gloves upon contamination, tearing or penetration.

(E) Clean client's injured area, as necessary.

(F) Apply antiseptic or styptic powder or liquid, as necessary; do not use styptic pencils.

(G) Cover with a band aid or liquid sealant.

(H) Clean blood spill area.

(I) Place all disposable contaminated objects and gloves in a plastic bag.

(J) Dispose of plastic bag in covered waste receptacle.

(K) Clean hands with liquid soap and water.

(L) Clean non-disposable tools with a disinfectant.

(M) Return to service.

017.02LICENSEE OR STUDENT INJURY. The following process must be followed:

(A) Stop service.

(B) Clean injured area with liquid soap and water.

(C) Apply antiseptic or styptic powder or liquid as necessary; do not use styptic pencils.

(D) Cover with a band aid or liquid sealant.

(E) Clean blood spill area, as necessary.

(F) Place all disposable contaminated objects and gloves, if worn, in a plastic bag.

(G) Dispose of plastic bag in covered waste receptacle.

(H) Clean hands with liquid soap and water.

(I) Clean non-disposable tools with a disinfectant.

(J) Return to service.

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 34, § 017

Amended effective 9/30/2020