SPILL MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS

Authors

  • Mr. Vineeth P. Nursing officer- Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 221005, (A unit of Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai, Department of Atomic Energy)
  • Mr. Avadheah Kumar Yadav Officer in charge OT- Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 221005, (A unit of Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai, Department of Atomic Energy)
  • Mr. Shamon P. Sasidharan Nursing officer- Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 221005, (A unit of Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai, Department of Atomic Energy)

Keywords:

Spillage, Biological Spill, Cytotoxic, Mercury Spill

Abstract

Spill management for blood and bodily substances is essential in the health department. Staff can minimize the risk to themselves, visitors, and patients by following the standard protocol of spill management. The basic principles of handling blood and substances are personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining the essential precautions. The Spill should be cleaned up before the area is cleaned, and the aerosol formation should be avoided.

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Published

2022-08-22

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 8 (2022): GJIRJ

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