This is in our policy:   Attached is specifics

4.3.1. Gloves – Wear gloves when there is potential contact with blood, any body fluids, mucous membranes,

non-intact skin or contaminated equipment.

· Wear gloves that fit appropriately (select gloves according to hand size)

· Do not wear the same pair of gloves for the care of more than one patient

· Clean gloves must be worn when performing “clean” procedures (e.g. venipuncture, vascular access

procedures) and sterile gloves to perform sterile procedures.

· Gloves must be changed as soon as practical, when they become soiled with blood, body fluids,

excretions or secretions while providing patient care.

· Perform hand hygiene immediately after removing gloves; glove wearing is not a substitute for hand

hygiene.

4.3.2. Face Masks (procedure or surgical masks). Wear a face mask when there is potential contact with

respiratory secretions and sprays or splatters of blood or body fluids. Face masks may be worn I

combination with eye protection to protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and eyes from

exposures.

4.3.3. Eye Protection (goggles, face shields, protective eyewear). Wear eye protection during patient care

activities and procedures that are likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, excretions

and secretions (e.g. suctioning, wound irrigation, performing certain laboratory procedures, caring for

patients with symptoms of a respiratory infection).

4.3.4. Gowns – Wear single-patient use gowns to protect skin and clothing during procedures or activities where

contact with blood or body fluids are anticipated.

Terri

Terri L. Thrasher RN MSN

Sr. Director HR Professional Services

Employee Health, Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Workers Comp, Injury Management, Early Child Education Center

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave

Cincinnati Ohio 45229  MLC 9006

513-636-6240

Minimum Requirements for the Wearing of

Do you require staff to wear a face shield /eye protection for any of the following procedures:

·         Placing an IV

·         Removing an IV

·         Inserting a Foley Catheter

·         Removing a Foley Catheter

·         Emptying a tube or drain

·         Providing trach care

·         Providing Oral Suctioning

·         Providing Oral Care (Non-suctioning)

·         Cleaning up emesis

·         Cleaning up diarrhea

·         Cleaning up a blood spill

·         Changing a wet/saturated dressing

Thanks!

Diane M. Shaw, RN, BSN, CIC

Tuality Healthcare

Employee Health Services

335 S.E. 8^th Ave

Hillsboro, OR 97123

Phone: 503.681.1444

Fax: 503.681.4170

Tues.-Fri. 0730-1700 hours

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