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SamaritanNJ.org 29Infection ControlSamaritan staff and volunteers follow the infection control guidelines below. All caregivers should follow these practices to prevent the spread of infections. Samaritan will provide supplies or indicate a source for necessary supplies as needed.The most common method of infection transmission in a home-care setting is via direct contact or through the air, such as a person coughing. Hand washing, disposable gloves and gowns, among other supplies will help prevent the spread of infection.You should wear a gown whenever there is a likelihood of blood or bodily fluids contacting your clothing.Masks should be worn if blood or bodily fluids may splash near your nose or mouth.Eye protection (goggles) should be worn if blood or bodily fluids may splash near your eyes.CLEANING UP SPILLS OF BLOOD OR BODILY FLUIDS%u2022 Prepare a bleach solution using 1/4 cup bleach and 2 1/2 cups water. Discard after use.%u2022 While wearing disposable gloves, wipe up the spill with paper towels or disposable cloth. Then wipe the area with bleach solution.%u2022 Dispose of paper towels or cloth in a plastic bag. Tie bag and discard with household trash.%u2022 Clean commode and bedpan with soap and water, then bleach solution.WASTE DISPOSAL%u2022 Place soiled gloves, pads, diapers, and wound dressings in a plastic bag. %u2022 Tie bag and place within another plastic bag. Tie and discard with household trash.RESPIRATORY GUIDELINES%u2022 Sputum and mucous produced from your loved one%u2019s nose or mouth should be disposed of in tissues.%u2022 Soiled tissues should be placed in a plastic bag and discarded daily.%u2022 Wash hands thoroughly after any contact with sputum of soiled tissues.%u2022 Cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, hand, or sleeve.%u2022 Wash hands immediately.SYMPTOMS OF INFECTION TO REPORT TO YOUR NURSE%u2022 Fever%u2022 Chills, sweating%u2022 Persistent cough%u2022 Weakness%u2022 Poor appetite%u2022 Broken skin with redness or swelling%u2022 Pain with urination