Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-22.16

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 645-22.16 - Blood exposure procedures

(1) If a student or licensee injures oneself, the following steps shall be taken before the student or licensee returns to service:

a. Stop service.

b. Clean the injured area by washing the area with soap and water. Use antiseptic or ointment as appropriate.

c. In the case of mucous membrane exposure, wash or rinse the affected area with plenty of water.

d. Cover the injury with the appropriate dressing.

e. Clean the client and station as necessary. First, remove all visible debris and then clean the client with an antiseptic that is appropriate for the skin and clean the station with disinfectant.

f. Bag any blood-soiled porous articles and dispose of articles in the trash.

g. Wash and disinfect all nonporous items.

h. Wash hands before returning to service.

(2) If a client injury occurs, the following steps shall be taken:

a. Stop service.

b. Glove hands of students or licensees.

c. Clean injured area and use antiseptic or ointment as appropriate.

d. Cover the injury with the appropriate dressing to prevent further blood exposure.

e. Clean station by removing all visible debris and using disinfectant that is appropriate for the soiled surface.

f. Bag any blood-soiled porous articles and dispose of articles in the trash.

g. Wash and disinfect all nonporous items.

h. Wash hands before returning to service.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-22.16

Amended by IAB November 8, 2017/Volume XL, Number 10, effective 12/13/2017