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Title: Procedure No.: CS-700 Body Fluids and Bloodborne Pathogens Effective Date: 11/1/2016 Custodial Services Supersedes No.: 11/1/2015 Page No.: 1 of 1 Introduction These procedures are in support of district policies EBBA – and EBBA-R – PREVENTION OF DISEASE/INFECTION TRANSMISSION. Purpose At times, custodians will be required to clean up body fluids. It is necessary to follow proper cleaning procedures to thoroughly disinfect the area in order to minimize any possible contamination risks and to protect against possible disease/infection transmission. Handling Body Fluids All blood and other body fluids should be considered as potentially infectious because of their ability to cause disease in humans. No distinction may be made between blood and other body fluids from individuals with a known disease or infection and from those individuals who are asymptomatic undiagnosed individuals, and/or known to be free of pathogens. Taking universal precautions means that staff assume that all body fluids are infectious and use the appropriate personal protective equipment. Universal precautions should be followed in all situations where contact with blood or body fluids may or will occur. When responding to an incident or emergency, staff need to make every effort to protect themselves first. There may be one exception. An employee may choose to temporarily and briefly, under rare and extraordinary circumstances, forego the use of personal protective equipment. Good judgment must be used in doing so and with knowledge that this would pose an increased risk to one’s safety. Potentially Infectious Body Fluids Blood is the single most important source of infection. Other body fluids that may cause disease include, but are not limited to, the following: • Semen • Drainage from cuts or scrapes • Vaginal fluids • Respiratory secretions, including nasal discharges • Feces • Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood • Urine • Vomit • Saliva In situations where it is impossible to differentiate between body fluids, anything should be considered as potentially infectious. Cleaning Body Fluids Custodial staff must follow the procedures below in cleaning up all body fluids: Procedure Maintenance The district custodial manager, or designee, shall maintain these procedures. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Locate the body fluids and isolate the immediate area if necessary. Put on disposable gloves and use disposable items whenever possible. Sprinkle absorbing agent on the fluids. Let the agent sit until all fluid is absorbed. Use a broom and dustpan to sweep up the absorbing agent. Discard the absorbing agent into a plastic bag. Never discard into a sink or other drain. Clean the contaminated area with a fresh solution of disinfectant using paper towels or a disposable mop. 7. Discard the paper towels or disposable mop into the plastic bag. 8. Clean the broom and dustpan in a fresh solution of disinfectant. 9. Discard the gloves into the plastic bag. 10. Secure the opening of the plastic bag with a tie or by tying the bag itself. 11. Dispose of the plastic bag directly into the trash dumpster. 12. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water.