BCCO PCT #4 PowerPoint AND HIV/AIDS & Viral Hepatitis In the Criminal Justice Profession TCOLE Course # 3804 FOUR Texas Commission On Law Enforcement and Texas Department of State Health Services

Unit Four 4.0 Functional Area: In this unit of instruction the student will be able to list the infection control procedures and steps used to conduct searches and handling evidence during the performance of the job.

Learning Objective 4.0 Learning Objective 4.0 : The participant will be able to list the infection control procedures and steps used to conduct searches and handling evidence during the performance of their law enforcement duties. Learning Objective 4.1 Learning Objective 4.1 :The participant will be able to list the eight general infection control procedures as outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, “Facts on AIDS: A Law Enforcement Guide”. Learning Objectives

Learning Objective 4.2 Learning Objective 4.2 :The participant will be able to describe the five of seven precautions that should be taken with involved searches or evidence handling as outlined in the National Institute of Justice “AIDS Bulletin,”. Learning Objectives

Learning Objective 4.1 Learning Objective: Students will be able to list the eight general infection control procedures as outlined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, “Facts on AIDS: A Law Enforcement Guide”.

4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures Use disinfectants such as: a. a. 70% ____________ alcohol b. b. one part bleach to ten parts water c. c. ______________ soap Wash hands after contact with bodily fluids with hot, ________ water.

3. 3. Clean and bandage all ______ and ____________ Body fluid spills should be wiped up _______________ and the surface area should then be disinfected Soiled _________ may be cleaned in hot, soapy water or dry cleaned Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

6. 6. Instruments, padding, helmets, weapons, floors, vehicles and other soiled items can be cleaned with soap and water, while wearing disposable latex gloves. ____________ with disinfectants like diluted _______ and water (1:10 ratio) or rubbing alcohol Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

7. 7. Dispose of used _____________ in puncture-proof containers. Do not break or try to ___-________ a needle, as you may jab yourself Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

8. 8. Prepare a first aid kit for your vehicle containing the following items: a. a. 70% __________ ___________ b. b. __________ ________ c. c. __________ ________ Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

8. 8. Prepare a first aid kit with following items – Cont’d: d. d. ________ e. e. plastic sharps ____________ f. f. ________ __________ g. g. Ziploc ____________ ________ Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d

Precautions in searches for evidence Whenever possible ask suspects to ________ their own __________ Whenever possible, use long- handled __________ to search hidden areas.

3. 3. If it is necessary to search manually, always wear __________ __________ and feel very slowly and carefully Use ___________ proof containers to store sharp instruments and clearly marked plastic bags to store other possibly contaminated items Precautions in searches for evidence – Cont’d

5. 5. Use ________ – never metal staples – when packaging evidence ________ ________ thoroughly with soap and running water when tasks are completed Use good personal _________ and common sense Precautions in searches for evidence – Cont’d

Questions?

16 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: Define 4.1: Define 4.1: Explain

17 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: Define 4.2: Define 4.2: Explain

SOURCES All Course Sources and/or Resources are listed in your Participant Handout HIV-AIDS & Viral Hepatitis in CJ Profession TCOLE Course # 3271 Bexar County Constable Office PCT#4

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