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Handling Needles <br />One of t1le most important ways to <br />prevent exposure to infection is to handle <br />needles carefully. Keep the following <br />guidelines in nllnd: <br />• Never bend or break needles. <br />• Never remove needles from disposable <br />SVI-Inges. <br />• Rccap needles only when absolutely <br />necessary. If you do, use an approved <br />recapping method. <br />• Always dispose of needles in proper <br />sharps containers. <br />• If a needlestick occurs, wash the affected <br />area thoroughly with soap and running <br />water. Then report it according to your <br />employer's policies. <br />Careless needle handling can cause <br />dangerous accidents. Never bend or break <br />a'needle, and always dispose of it safely. <br />Removing Gloves <br />To prevent contact with any blood that may be on your gloves, <br />remove them carefully, using the following steps: <br />Peel one glove off from wrist <br />to fingertips and hold it in <br />the other, gloved hand. <br />Peel the other glove off from <br />the inside with your exposed <br />hand, holding the first glove <br />inside the second. <br />Staying Aware <br />i Throughout the working day, pay attention to your activities <br />and your environment. Do not eat, drink, apply cosmetics, or <br />handle contact lenses in patient care areas or any other areas <br />of possible contamination. <br />Properly dispose of the <br />gloves. Then wash your <br />hands thoroughly. <br />