Blood exposure procedure.

32-02-01-07.1. Blood exposure procedure. A blood exposure procedure poster must be posted in or near the first aid kit in the establishment. If a blood exposure occurs involving a client or licensee, the following steps must be followed: 1. If client is bleeding: a. Stop service; b. Put gloves on; c. Assist client to sink and rinse the injured area under running water, if appropriate; d. Pat dry with a new, clean, disposable towel; e. Offer or apply antiseptic and adhesive bandage; f. Place all single-use items in a bag and place in a trash receptacle; g. Remove all implements from station and properly clean and disinfect; 4 h. Clean and disinfect work area; i. Remove and dispose of gloves; and j. Wash hands and return to service. 2. If licensee, student instructor, student or apprentice is bleeding: a. Stop service; b. Explain the situation and excuse oneself from the service; c. Rinse injured area under running water, if appropriate; d. Pat dry with a new, clean, disposable towel; e. Apply antiseptic and adhesive bandage; f. Put gloves on; g. Place all single-use items in a bag and place in a trash receptacle; h. Remove all implements from the work area and properly clean and disinfect; i. Clean and disinfect work area; j. Remove and dispose of gloves and wash hands; and k. Cover injured area with a protective finger cot or new glove and return to service. History: Effective January 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 43-11-05 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-11-11, 43-11-26.1