14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-41.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 935-41.0 - Standard Precautions

41.1 A licensee shall ensure standard precautions are used to protect against disease and infection. Spills of body fluids (i.e. urine, feces, blood, saliva, and discharges from the nose, eyes, an injury, or other tissue) shall be cleaned up immediately, as follows:

41.1.1 For vomit, urine, and feces on surfaces including floors, walls, bathrooms, tabletops, toys, kitchen counters, the area shall be cleaned with soap and water, and then disinfected.

41.1.2 For blood, blood-containing fluids, and tissue discharges, staff must wear non-porous gloves and not allow contact with any open skin sores or mucous membranes, and the area shall be cleaned with soap and water, and then disinfected.

41.1.3 Bloody material shall be put in a plastic bag, tied securely, and thrown away.

41.1.4 Mops shall be cleaned, rinsed, disinfected, wrung, and hung to dry.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-41.0

27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)