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:. Delta Health Care <br /> Safety Manual <br /> 7. SLOW DOWN AND THINK WHEN USING, <br /> MANIPULATING, OR DISPOSING OF NEEDLES . <br /> b . Encountering Blood or Body Fluids Without <br /> Prior Knowledge or Preparation (Emergency <br /> Situations or Unplanned Tasks) : <br /> 1 . Occasionally an employee may confront a <br /> situation in which an unplanned task <br /> requires potential exposure to blood or <br /> body fluids . <br /> 2 . The employee should remember to always <br /> obtain a protective barrier before <br /> proceeding with the task . <br /> 3 . The employee should always notify their <br /> immediate supervisor if an unplanned task <br /> involving blood or body fluids has been <br /> encountered . <br /> 4. The supervisor of an employee who <br /> encounters an unplanned task involving <br /> blood or body fluids shall determine <br /> appropriate documentation as mandated by <br /> facility and SOP ° s . <br /> 5 . The employee should always remember good <br /> hanwashing techniques after all category <br /> I tasks . <br /> C. Employees Should familiarize themselves with <br /> and understand all the requirements for work <br /> practices and protective equipment specified <br /> in Standard Operating Procedures relevant to <br /> the tasks they perform. <br /> 1 . Employees should refer to their own <br /> procedure manual for appropriate <br /> practices . <br /> 2 . Employees should refer to the immediate <br /> supervisor regarding appropriate <br /> procedures . <br /> d . Employees should be aware of where protective <br /> clothing is kept, how to use it properly, and <br /> how to remove , handle , decontaminate , and <br /> dispose of contaminated clothing or equipment . <br /> 1 . GLOVES : should be kept in each exam room <br /> and available at all critical areas of <br /> patient care , & should be made available <br /> Page <br /> June 1991 <br />