In hospitals, perform most cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient-care devices in a central processing department in order to more easily control quality. Recommendations for Cleaning of patient-care devices: by ID number and category. The employer is responsible for making such equipment and training available.Įstablish a program for monitoring occupational exposure to regulated chemicals (e.g., formaldehyde, EtO) that adheres to state and federal regulations.Įxclude healthcare workers with weeping dermatitis of hands from direct contact with patient-care equipment. The exact type of PPE depends on the infectious or chemical agent and the anticipated duration of exposure. PPE can include gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection. The information should be consistent with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and identify the areas and tasks in which potential exists for exposure.Įducate health-care workers in the selection and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).Įnsure that workers wear appropriate PPE to preclude exposure to infectious agents or chemicals through the respiratory system, skin, or mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. Inform each worker of the possible health effects of his or her exposure to infectious agents (e.g., hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus ), and/or chemicals (e.g., EtO, formaldehyde). Recommendations for Occupational health and exposure: by ID number and category. Disinfection by Healthcare Personnel in Ambulatory Care and Home Care Disinfection Strategies for Other Semicritical Devices Processing Patient-Care Equipment Contaminated with Bloodborne Pathogens, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria or Bioterrorist Agents Management of Equipment and Surfaces in Dentistry
Cleaning and Disinfecting Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare Facilities Selection and Use of Low-Level Disinfectants for Noncritical Patient-Care Devices Indications for Sterilization, High-Level Disinfection, and Low-Level Disinfection
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