Policy STAT: Latex Allergy: Management of Patients with a known Latex Allergy, or Patients at High Risk for Reactions to Latex INFECTION CONTROL Blood-borne Pathogen Control Plan (IC 3.10) Prevention of blood borne pathogen exposures is the responsibility of all healthcare providers. The
routine use of hospital standard precautions and work practice and engineering controls, such as
personal protective equipment and sharp safety products ensure your safety.
Perform Hand Hygiene before and after each contact with patient or patient’s environment
(see KentuckyOne Hand Hygiene Policy, PolicyStat ID: 359969,for additional information)
Use Standard Precautions for all patients (see IC-3.30 Isolation: Standard and Transmission
Based Precautions)
Use sharps safety products properly and place all sharps in the sharps containers
Place medical waste in labeled red bags and contain when transporting
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, gown, and eye protection when
there is a possibility of exposure to blood or any body fluids: remove prior to leaving area and
perform hand hygiene
Do not eat-drink-or apply lipstick/lip balm in areas when there is a possibility of exposure to
blood or body fluids
Handle soiled linen with care to prevent personal or environmental contamination
Clean all patient care equipment between uses and patient environment regularly
Contain and clean up any spill immediately
Complete your Hepatitis B virus immunizations
Tuberculosis Control Plan (IC 4.20): The TB control plan applies to all healthcare settings of KentuckyOne Health. Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis causes tuberculosis that is spread through inhalation of droplet nuclei.
TB Transmission Prevention Requirements:
1.
Prompt Detection
All patients with suspected or confirmed active tuberculosis shall be placed in airborne
infection isolation rooms (AII) as soon as possible or instructed on respiratory hygiene-
cough etiquette
Airborne infection isolation rooms meet AIA guidelines for negative pressure and
exhaust. Monitors for each room allow all entering to ensure appropriate conditions are
in place.