Explain the procedure for cleaning equipment, surfaces, and linens that have become contaminated with body fluids

Question

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Answer 1

If any of the linens, coverings, or towels should become contaminated with body fluids, practitioners should wear disposable gloves to remove them from the treatment area and place them in a secure container separate from containers that hold other used linens. The contaminated items should be laundered separately from any other items. Hot water, detergent, and one-fourth cup of chlorine bleach should be used, then the linens should be hot-air dried. This procedure should also be used for contaminated uniforms or other clothing worn to perform treatments.
Practitioners should wear disposable gloves to wipe up any body fluids that come in contact with equipment, the floor, or other surfaces. Paper towels should be used and then discarded in a secure container separate from other waste. The area should then be cleaned with soap and water, using disposable paper towels that are discarded in the separate, secure container. Next, the area needs to be disinfected with a solution of water and chlorine bleach in a 10:1 solution (i.e., 1 part bleach to 10 parts of water). After cleaning and disinfecting the area, the disposable gloves should be removed and discarded in the separate, secure container, and practitioners should thoroughly wash their hands using soap and water.