Universal Precaution
Universal Precaution Universal Precaution
These Body Fluids Include: Blood Vomit Saliva Stool (feces) Urine Drainage from nose or sinuses Drainage from cuts, scrapes, wounds or sores Secretions from mucous membranes Sputum (mucus from lungs) Vaginal secretions Semen
Protect Yourself… Universally, treat every child’s body fluid as if it were infected. Precaution – Use foresight and plan ahead to avoid exposure
- Page 1 and 2: Universal Precautions In the School
- Page 3: Exposure occurs through contact wit
- Page 7 and 8: Step 1: Gloves... Always wear glove
- Page 9 and 10: Step 1: …Gloves Gloves are provid
- Page 11 and 12: Step 3: Handwashing The MOST IMPORT
- Page 13 and 14: Accidental Exposure Alert your supe
Protect Yourself…<br />
<strong>Universal</strong>ly, treat<br />
every child’s body<br />
fluid as if it were<br />
infected.<br />
<strong>Precaution</strong> – Use<br />
foresight and plan<br />
ahead to avoid<br />
exposure
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