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. e <br /> Infection Control Manual for Long Term Care rv.2003 <br /> IX. Lab Specimens — should be placed in a container which prevents leakage during collection, <br /> handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping. If outside contamination of the primary <br /> container occurs, it should be placed within a second container. <br /> X. Blood Spills— spills of blood or other body fluids should be removed and the area decontaminated <br /> using the company approved blood spill kit. Gloves should be wom during cleaning and <br /> decontamination. The manufacturer's directions will be followed for use of the product in cleaning <br /> and decontaminating spills. <br /> XI. Linen — soiled linen should be handled as little as possible. Gloves should be worn to handle wet <br /> linen. <br /> XII. Waste— waste should be bagged in impervious bags. <br /> PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) <br /> I. PPE is provided to all associates. Each associate is responsible for knowing where the equipment <br /> is kept in the department. <br /> Il. The type of protective barrier(s) should be appropriate for the procedure being performed and the <br /> type of exposure anticipated. <br /> III. PPE available includes gloves, gowns or aprons, masks, eye protection, and resuscitation devices. <br /> REFERENCE: Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, <br /> Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens: Final Rule 29 CFR Part. 1910-1030. December 6, <br /> 1991. <br /> HICPAC, Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, <br /> January, 1996. <br /> Page Isolation <br /> 0 2003 ICP Associates, LLC <br />