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foodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanAy- livingcenters Standard (Universal) Precautions, Continued Masks Masks must be worn during procedures that are likely to generate droplets of blood or body fluids to prevent exposure of the mucous membranes of the employee's mouth and/or nose (aerosolized procedures, etc.). Masks should be handled by their strings and must be changed when they become moist or soiled. Mouthpieces, resuscitation bags or other ventilation devices should be used as an alternative to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation methods. Theses devices are readily available in areas where the need for resuscitation is predictable. Note: Use NEPA filter masks for tuberculosis droplets and dry surgical masks for mucous membrane contamination. Gowns Gowns must be worn when there is potential for soiling clothing with blood/body fluids and for close contact with blood/body fluids. Gowns must be made of, or lined with, non -permeable material and worn only once and discarded in appropriate rece tacles. Eye wear "Eye wear" refers to goggles, face shields, etc. Protection over the eyes must be worn during procedures (suctioning, etc.) that are likely to generate splatter/splashing droplets of blood/body fluids. Sharps Contaminated (used) needles must: Not be bent or recapped Be placed in a puncture -resistant container Be bagged in a puncture -resistant container and returned for decontamination and processing if reusable Note: When holding the needle sheath, you should use either a one -handed "scoop" technique or a mechanical device designed for this purpose. Thermometers Thermometers must be: ® Used with single -use disposable probe covers • Wiped off with an alcohol swab after each use Blood/body Blood/body fluid spills are to be cleaned up promptly with a solution fluid spills of 5.25 -percent sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) diluted 1:10 with water or a designated facility solution. (See chapter titled "Cleaning and Decontaminating Spills/Splashes of Blood or Body Fluids.) Safety & Loss infection Control Policy and Procedure ;Manual Page 12 of 51 Control Department 0 2007 Golden Laving (Revised October 2011)