This document provides guidelines for managing blood and body fluid spills. It defines body fluids as any fluid from the human body, which are considered hazardous. When dealing with spills, treat all fluids as potentially infected and follow standard precautions. Clean spills using appropriate cleaning solutions and barriers to protect from exposure. Place soiled materials in biohazard bags and dispose in biohazard containers, not the regular trash. Seek first aid for any exposures by washing the area, and report exposures to supervisors. Maintain safety by disposing of materials properly and thinking before acting to protect yourself and patients.

1. ROSS IBABAO
IC COORDINATOR
KJO HOSPITAL
Blood and Body Fluid Spill
Management
IC/PL-020

2. What are Body Fluids?
 “any fluid found in, produced by, or excreted from
the human body which includes blood, urine, feces,
saliva, tears, breast milk, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),
semen, vaginal fluid, amniotic fluid, pleural fluid,
peritoneal fluid, bile, digestive juices, vomit and
pus.” In terms of standard infection control
precautions practice, body fluids are considered
hazardous and should be dealt with immediately.

3. General Considerations
 Treat all body fluids as if
they were infected.
 Follow Standard
Precautions to ensure
occupational safety
 Update training at least
annually to maintain
occupational safety

4. Blood Borne Pathogens
 Examples of Potentially
infectious body fluids
include
 Blood
 Semen
 Spinal fluid
 Fecal Matter
 Any body fluid that is
visibly contaminated with
blood
 Common Modes of
accidental
transmission
 Accidental puncture
 Contact between broken
skin and infected body
fluids
 Contact between mucous
membranes and infected
body fluids

5. Modes of Transmission
 BBP’s can enter your
system through:
 OPEN SORES
 CUTS
 ABRASIONS
 ACNE
 SUNBURNS or
BLISTERS
 BBP’s may also be
transmitted through
mucous membranes of
the:
 EYES
 NOSE
 MOUTH

6. Protecting Yourself
 Use Standard Precautions

7. Body Fluid Spills
 In the event of a body fluid spill (blood or other
fluid on the floor, pool deck or fitness machine)
 Remove customers from the immediate area
 Clean the area using appropriate cleaning solution
 Always utilize barriers to protect yourself from accidental
exposure

8. Disposal of Contaminated Materials
 Always use a protective barrier between you and
the fluid and/or victim.
 All contaminated materials used in first aid and
clean up (rags, towels, gauze, gloves, etc) should be
placed in a Yellow BIOHAZARD BAG and
properly disposed of in the BIOHAZARD
CONTAINER.
 DO NOT PLACE SOILED RAGS AND TOWELS IN
THE WASHER.
 Dispose of them in BIOHAZARD CONTAINERS.

9. Exposure Control Plan
When blood or
body fluids are
spilled…

10. First-Aid
When giving first-
aid you should
wear gloves at all
times and put on
new gloves when
you give first aid
to a new victim

11. Remove Customers
Always keep
members away
from bloody or
contaminated
area until it can
be clean

12. How to Contain The Spill?
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13. Wash Your Hands
Before your start
back to work
wash your hands
with warm water
and soap

14. ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE
 IF YOU ARE EXPOSED, YOU SHOULD:
 Wash the exposed area thoroughly with copious
amounts of soap and running water.
 Contaminated eyes and mucous membranes
should be irrigated for 15 minutes using normal
saline or water.
 Report Exposure to your supervisor
 Then call the attention of ICP 2176/2097

15. RECAP
 ALWAYS USE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER
BETWEEN YOURSELF AND POTENTIALLY
INFECTIOUS MATERIALS!
 One careless mistake could expose you or our
patient to deadly diseases.
 Dispose of contaminated material properly to
ensure the safety of our patient and our staff.
 THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!
 PROTECT YOURSELF!