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The article below is a modified version of the article as originally published at http://rehs.rutgers.edu/bbpath2_appndx6.html titled:Rutgers University Procedures for Cleaning and Disinfecting Spills of Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Material. It has been modified to better suit the needs of the Phlebotomy Pages' visiting audience, and is reprinted in its new, slightly changed version with the kind permission of Rutgers University, Environmental Health & Safety Office. The Rutgers team and I hope you find it useful! Thank you, Rutgers!
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Cleaning and Decontaminating Laboratory Spills of Potentially Infectious Microorganisms
Because phlebotomists and laboratory technicians are involved in the collection, culture, growth, and manipulation of blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material (PIM) they must be adequately prepared and trained for the event where the unexpected happened and blood or concentrated cultures of potentially infectious microorganisms have spilled.
When spilled, blood or cultured microorganisms present a risk of disease transmission to phlebotomists and laboratory workers. Spillages should be dealt with as quickly as possible. All laboratories (research, diagnostic, or other) working with potential pathogens must have a written plan for dealing with spills or other releases of such materials! All work locations where employees may be reasonably anticipated to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious material must have equipment available to safely and effectively clean up these spills. Spill kits specifically designed for the clean-up and decontamination of biological spills in laboratories are commercially available. They must be supplied by the employer who obtained them through a laboratory supply catalog. At a minimum this equipment should include written directions for use and contain the following:
Disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Spill Clean-Up Equipment should consist of:
A variety of spill kits are currently available commercially. The pre-packaged spill kits are particularly
well suited for use in a medical office or clinic. Regardless of the type of spill kit used, the steps described
below, should always be taken when cleaning and decontaminating spills of blood or other potentially
infectious materials!
Cleaning and decontaminating spills of blood or other potentially infectious body fluids
for disposal. Do not seal red bag.
pick-up the solidified spill. If you are using such a kit follow the directions that come with the kit. Avoid
creating aerosols when cleaning blood spills regardless of the type of spill kit used.
Do not seal red bag.
them in the red bag for disposal. Use clean inner glove to remove PPE from face. This prevents the introduction of blood or other potentially infectious material to the mucous membranes of the face via a contaminated glove.
seal bag securely for disposal. Observe the proper disposal of regulated medical waste in your community.
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