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Activity #5
3. Observing proper hygiene - Alcohol solutions may only be used as an alternative for
hand washing if the hands are not evidently contaminated or a phlebotomist did not enter
or stay in an isolation room with a patient infected with highly motile bacteria such as
Clostridium difficile.
8. Reporting all accidental exposure to needle sticks and starting post-exposure prophylaxis
(PEP) when needed
9. Disposing entire assemblies including tube holders and needles after use