| universal precautions |
A method of infection control in which all human blood and other bodily fluids are considered infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens, regardless of patient history. It encompasses a variety of practices to prevent occupational exposure, such as the use of personal protective equipment (ppe), disposal of sharps and safe housekeeping. Universal Precautions were developed by the CDC as guidelines and were not enforceable. ...
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| universal precautions |
An approach to infection control that is based on the premise that all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens. This incorporates biosafety level 2 or 3 containment levels depending on the potential hazard involved.
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