Kern Medical New Associate Orientation Guide

Standard Precautions

Standard precautions – also known as “universal precautions” – assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. Anytime there is risk of coming in contact with blood or body fluids, you must use the proper PPE to ensure your safety.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Use gloves when you might be exposed to:

• Blood.

• Other body fluids.

• Items contaminated with blood or body fluids.

• Non-intact skin (open wound).

Use a gown during procedures & activities when clothing might come in contact with:

Blood

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Body fluids

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Non-intact skin

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Use masks, goggles and/or a face shield during any activities likely to cause:

Splashes or sprays of blood.

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• Splashes or sprays of body fluid.

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