Body Fluid Spill Cleanup: Safe, Compliant Step‑by‑Step Procedure

Standardized Spill Response Protocol

1. PPE Donning: Gloves, eye/face protection, fluid‑resistant gown, respiratory protection if aerosol risk.
2. Area Control: Restrict access; post signage.
3. Absorption: Cover spill with absorbent granules/pads; allow saturation.
4. Disinfection: Apply EPA‑registered hospital disinfectant (or 1:10 bleach) per label contact time.
5. Mechanical Cleaning: Remove absorbed material; clean surface with detergent solution.
6. Waste Segregation: All contaminated PPE and absorbents → biohazard (red bag) per facility policy.
7. Hand Hygiene: Thorough soap‑and‑water wash or ABHR after doffing.
8. Incident Reporting: Log per institutional exposure control plan.
9. Terminal Disinfection: Repeat if high‑risk pathogen (C. diff, norovirus) or per protocol.
10. Ongoing Vigilance: Reinforce standard precautions; restock spill kits.

Adapt steps to local regulations (OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, state health codes) and facility-specific exposure control plan.