Chapter 6 Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

Body Fluid Guidelines

Some HDs may require a longer period of protection due to half life

General rule for precautions = 48 hours

Use double gloves and disposable gown

Bed pans

Face shield: if risk of splashing

Hats

Use disposable:

Urinals

Linens: refer to hospital policies on contaminated linens

Emesis basins

Diapers

p. 155

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