APPENDIX J

PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP BODY FLUID SPILLS

These procedures must be used to clean up all spills involving: vomitus, blood, feces, urine, semen or vaginal secretions.

1. 1. PUT ON PROTECTIVE GLOVES

      Wear disposable gloves. If unanticipated contact occurs immediately wash affected areas with soap and water.

   2. CLEAN UP

      For small spills, use paper towels to wipe up then use clean paper towels with soap and water. For larger spills, apply an absorbent material (i.e. Discard, Quaff) until absorbed then vacuum or sweep up all material. Place all waste in a plastic bag and seal.

   3. DISINFECT AREA

      For hard surfaces such as floors use a clean mop and disinfectant. Shampoo carpets, rugs and cloth furniture with disinfectant.

   4. BAG DIRTY MATERIALS

      Place all disposable items in a plastic bag, remove gloves and seal. Note: Clothing and other

      non-disposable items should be rinsed in a disinfectant solution and placed in a plastic bag to be sent home.

   5. DISPOSE OF DIRTY MATERIALS

      Place all bags of disposable waste in another bag (double bag), secure and dispose of immediately in a dumpster located outside the building. Dispose of dirty water down the drain.

   6. CLEAN EQUIPMENT

      Rinse broom, dustpan, mop bucket or other equipment in disinfectant solution then rinse thoroughly with hot water. Soak used mops in fresh disinfectant solution then rinse thoroughly. Disinfectant solution should be promptly disposed of down the drain.

   7. WASH HANDS

Wash hands with soap and water. Bar soap is acceptable.

APPROVED DISINFECTANTS

The disinfectant must be able to kill bacteria, fungi, viruses and tuberculosis causing organisms. The following disinfectants are registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in schools:

• 3M #10 Quaternary Disinfectant Quest
• DMQ Disinfectant and Neutralizer
• Household Bleach (1 part bleach to 10 parts water)
• DO NOT USE AEROSOL SPRAYS