GEN-05 communicable diseases

Question 1

Where disposable gloves when administering first aid, or handling anything that has been exposed to bodily fluids (double glove if necessary)

Answer 1

Use your issued plastic mouthpiece or other barrier resuscitation device when performing CPR.

Question 2

What do I do if any unprotected skin surface comes in contact with body fluids?

Answer 2

Immediately and thoroughly wash the affected area with hot running water and soap for at least 15 seconds before rinsing and drying.

When necessary for a medical facility for an examination or treatment.

Question 3

What do I do when unprotected skin surface comes in contact with bodily fluids and I have no hot water or soap?

Answer 3

Use alcohol or waterless antiseptic and cleaning gel when soap and water is unavailable.

And lotion should be applied after disinfection to prevent shaping into seal, cracks and cuts on the skin

Report to medical facility for examination or treatment .

Question 4

Cleaning non-disposable equipment that becomes contaminated with bodily fluids:

Answer 4

Prepare a cleaning solution containing 1 part bleach and 10 parts of water.

Or

A fungicide or microbacterial disinfectant

Question 5

Evidence contaminated with bodily fluids is recovered

Answer 5

Place in paper bag
Clearly marked as contaminated
Allow Items to dry out.

Question 6

What do I do if I’ve had an unprotected exposure while on duty?

Answer 6

Seek immediate treatment at emergency emergency room.

Or shall be treated as an on duty injury and documented under the guidelines of ADM 11 B injury reporting.

Must utilize a department of public health unprotected exposure form

Email the health unit

Question 7

TDO responsibilities for on duty exposure:

Answer 7

Ensure that an employee who has an unprotective exposure while on duty receives proper first aid and medical treatment

Assign a supervisor to investigate the exposure

Document the incident in the DAJ.

Endure notice of injury report is submitted fourthwith

Question 8

Commanding officer responsibilities for an on duty exposure:

Answer 8

Ensure that communicable disease control supplies are made readily available to all members of their troop/Section

Contact the District Attorney to ascertain if criminal charges are appropriate for intentional exposures.