5. Clean Up the Mess, Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) (2020) - OLD

Lesson number five discusses the third segment of PACT, Clean the Area. It is important to stay updated on your facility’s policy for addressing large areas of blood and that policy supersedes this information. To maintain the situation the area must be cleaned immediately, and those steps are explained here. "Bodily fluids, including blood, can result in messes in your facility. Sheets may contain blood or blood-containing items after they come into contact with a patient. In some cases, the level of bleeding may result in significant quantiles of blood. Follow this section to learn how to clean up the mess properly. KNOW WHAT TO DO. Your facility will have a policy for addressing large areas of blood or blood-containing fluids. This may include placing blood-containing sheets in specialized cleaning bins. Your employer will have a policy for what steps you do and do not need to take for cleaning up blood or bodily fluids. That policy supersedes this information. CLEAN UP THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. 1. Put on PPE. 2. Use absorbents, such as solidifier, to absorb most of the fluid. This may also include using a towel to soak up the fluid. 3. Use approved disinfectant cleaners. Some cleaners may not be allowed in your facility. Follow your organization’s protocols, and use the appropriate, approved disinfectant for sanitizing the area. 4. Dispose of cleaning materials appropriately." Need certified or rectified in BBP, visit https://disquefoundation.org/bloodbor... ************************************** Follow us on social media! Facebook:   / disquefoundation   Twitter:   / disquefndn   Instagram:   / savealifeinitiative   Pinterest:   / disquefoundation   LinkedIn:   / disque-foundation   Website: https://disquefoundation.org/ To find out more about the Save a Life Initiative and the Disque foundation please visit our site or email us at [email protected] Together, let’s save lives.