First Aid Infection Control

First aid room standard procedures		Check it
Hygiene	wash hands before and after giving first aid treatment cover skin cuts or abrasions with waterproof dressings wear disposable gloves during treatment procedures do not eat, drink or smoke in a first aid area wash hands after using toilet.
Spillages of blood or other bodily fluids	wear disposable gloves when cleaning up spilt body fluids attend to spillages without delay use absorbent material to absorb the bulk of spilt fluids dispose of spilt body fluids in a leak-proof, sealed waste bag
Exposure to blood or bodily fluids	wash blood away from area of skin penetration with soap and water if eyes are contaminated, rinse with tap water or saline if blood gets in mouth, spit it out then rinse with water repeatedly refer the employee being treated for medical assessment report incident to management maintain confidentiality regarding treatment and exposure
Cleaning	where possible use single-use disposable sterile items have soiled linen laundered separately from other laundry items clean and disinfect all soiled items sterilise non-disposable items of equipment dispose of sharps in an approved sharps container store instruments in a clean, dry environment keep first aid room clean and free from non-essential items

Further Information

Approved Codes of Practice
Occupational Health and Safety Code of Practice 2008 Part 2: First Aid

Comcare Guidance Material
Fact Sheet 59 - Security Incidents

Further Information Other Guidance Material
ASCC Index of National Standards, Codes of Practice and related Guidance Notes

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First Aid Infection Control

First aid room standard procedures