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Date of Last Review 10/31/11
SME: Infection Control Manager
This topic provides guidelines for disposing of resuscitation masks with airways
and non-rebreathing valves after use.
The nursing staff member follows these steps to dispose of a used resuscitation mask with airways and non-rebreathing valve:
Step |
Action |
1 |
Put on disposable rubber gloves. |
2 |
Remove the mask and accessories from the patient. |
3 |
Dispose of the mask and accessories in the red bag. |
4 |
Remove the disposable rubber gloves. |
5 |
Discard the used gloves in the same red bag. |
6 |
Wash hands after removing gloves. |
The Joint Commission : Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Infection
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