Healthcare personnel should assume that the blood and other body fluids from all patients are potentially infectious. They should therefore follow infection control precautions at all times.
These precautions include:
the routine use of barriers (such as gloves and/or goggles) when anticipating contact with blood or body fluids
washing hands and other skin surfaces immediately after contact with blood or body fluids, and
the careful handling and disposing of sharp instruments during and after use.
Safety devices have been developed to help prevent needle-stick injuries. …
