You’re right. A service does have a responsibility to pass on information that is available in the community to support families.

Your response:

Here is an example response:

Standard precautions should be used:

•when providing treatment and care  to all people

•when at risk of exposure to blood products, including dried blood

•when at risk of exposure to body fluids, secretions and excretions

•when at risk of exposure from lacerations and all forms of broken skin

•when at risk of exposure from mucosal membranes.

When should you use standard precautions in the community services environment?