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:7 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan "k` eJ° living centers Standard (Universal) Precautions, continued Dishes No special precautions are necessary for dishes unless visibly contaminated with infective material (blood, drainage, secretions, etc.) If contaminated, bag and label before returning to the designated area. Linens Linens contaminated with blood/body fluids must: • Be single -bagged at the location where used • Not be sorted or rinsed in patient/resident area • Be transported in bags or containers that are leak -proof • Be handled in a way that prevents contamination of clothing Note: Pillows and mattresses are to be cleaned by wiping with a disinfectant detergent. Bagging Used articles to be removed from the room of a suspected or confirmed articles contaminated environment are to be: • Enclosed in a non -permeable (impervious) bag before removing from room • Single -bagged if: o the bag is impervious and sturdy, and o the article can be placed in the bag without contamination of the outside of the bag • Placed in bags that are labeled appropriately • Disposed of according to local regulations If it is reusable equipment, it should be bagged, labeled and removed as indicated above until decontaminated, cleaned or sterilized. Urine Urine and feces must handled as follows: and feces • Urine and feces must be flushed directly down the toilet. • Bedpans, urinals and emesis basins are to be washed with antimicrobial soap and water and returned to the same patient/resident. Dressings All dressings, paper tissues and other disposable items soiled with and tissues infective material are to be bagged and disposed of in accordance with medical waste regulations. Prohibited Eating, drinking, applying cosmeticsor balm, and handling contact lenses personal- prohibited f #d of occupational Safety & Loss infection Control Policy and Procedure Manual Control Department Of 2007 Golden Living (Revised October 2011) Page 13 of 51