Yes, caregivers must follow universal precautions outlined
by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) when handling blood, vomit,
or other bodily fluids that may contain blood including:
(1) Using disposable, nonporous gloves;
(2) Placing gloves contaminated with blood in a tied,
sealed, or otherwise closed plastic bag and discarding them immediately;
(3) Discarding all other gloves immediately after one
use; and
(4) Washing your hands with soap and running water
after using and disposing of the gloves.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §747.3221 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; amended to be effective September 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 6250; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |
