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Implementing standard precautions minimises the risk of transmission of
infection from person to person even in high-risk situations.
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body substances of all patients be considered potential sources of infection.
You must use Standard Precautions whe
Performing care
__ invasive procedures
such as cannulation
and catheterisa-
tions
Handling blood or
body substances
There is a risk
There is a risk of J of hands being
splash to mucous contaminated with
membranes blood or body
substances
Hand hygiene
before and after
patient contact and
on glove removal
Providing care
which induces
coughing
Hand hygiene i
practices including sleah ohciotiesy
cleansing of hands i with blood and
before and after }
eae 2 body substances
Cover any cuts Safe handling and
before commencing
mee disposal of sharps
Use of aseptic technique Report all occupational exposures
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