Workforce Safety and Wellness Chapter 2 Workforce Safety and Wellness

2-1: Handwashing 1. Apply soap to hands. Rub hands together to work up a lather. Rinse both hands using warm water. 2. Dry with a paper towel.

2-2: Proper Glove Removal Technique (1 of 2) 1. Partially remove the first glove by pinching at the wrist. Be careful to touch only the outside of the glove. 2. Remove the second glove by pinching the exterior with your partially gloved hand.

2-2: Proper Glove Removal Technique (2 of 2) 3. Pull the second glove inside-out toward the fingertips. 4. Grasp both gloves with your free hand, touching only the clean, interior surfaces.

2-3: Managing a Potential Exposure Situation 1. En route to the scene, make sure that PPE is out and available. 2. On arrival, make sure the scene is safe to enter, then perform a rapid scan of the patient, noting whether any blood or body fluids are present. Select the proper PPE according to the tasks you are likely to perform. Typically gloves will be used for all patient contacts.