Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (Management of Blood and Bodily Fluid Spills) Operating Procedure 2018
Notifiable instrument NI2018-284
made under the  
Corrections Management Act 2007, s14 (Corrections policies and operating procedures)

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Corrections Management (Management of Blood and Bodily Fluid Spills) Operating Procedure 2018.
2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after its notification day.
3	Operating procedure
I make this operating procedure to facilitate the effective and efficient management of correctional services.
4 	Revocation 
This instrument revokes the Corrections Management (Management of Blood Spills and Needle Stick Injury) Procedure 2014 [NI2014-79].

Jon Peach
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services
15 May 2018

OPERATING PROCEDURE	Management of Blood and Bodily Fluid Spills 	
OPERATING PROCEDURE NO.	1.1.27	
SCOPE	ACT Correctional Centres 	
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To outline the procedure to be followed in the instance of a blood or bodily fluid spill.  
PROCEDURES
1.	Management of blood and bodily fluid spills 
1.1.	The area where a blood or bodily fluid spill is discovered must be cordoned off and access to the area controlled and minimised.
1.2.	If the blood spill is in relation to a scene of crime, it must not be cleaned until authorisation has been given to do so. The Management of Evidence Operating Procedure applies.
1.3.	A suitability qualified detainee or subcontractor will be called to clean the area. 
1.4.	The area of the spill cannot be left unattended. An officer must be designated to control access to the area. 
1.5.	The spill must be reported in accordance with the Incident Response Operating Procedure and Incident Reporting Operating Procedure.

2.	Cleaning 
2.1.	Blood and bodily fluid spills must be cleaned with spill kits, which are available in accommodation units. 
2.2.	The spill kit contains:
•	Gloves;
•	Mop
•	Bucket
•	Spill absorbent
•	Biohazard spill kit
•	Biohazard waste bags
•	Sharps container
•	Det sol disinfectant/granules/bottle
•	Wet floor sign
•	Disposable booties
•	Dissolvable laundry bags
•	Tongs (SCC only)
The biohazard spill kit contains:
•	Super absorbent 1000ml
•	Protective gloves X 2
•	Antiseptic towelettes X 2
•	Absorbent wipe
•	Disposable apron
•	Large disposable scoop and scraper
•	Face mask
•	Waste disposal bag
•	Instruction card
2.3.	All equipment used that cannot be cleaned must be disposed of appropriately.
2.4.	All cleaning waste must be treated as a biohazard and disposed of appropriately.

3.	Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids
3.1.	The person cleaning the spill must put on appropriate protective equipment before coming into contact with the blood or bodily fluid. 
3.2.	The person cleaning the spill must follow the instructions contained in the biohazard spill kit. 
3.3.	All clothing that has come into contact with bodily fluids must be disposed of appropriately.
3.4.	Staff and detainees that come into contact with the area must wash their hands and any other affected area as soon as they exit the area.
3.5.	If staff or detainee clothing has come into contact with blood or bodily fluids that clothing must be removed, destroyed and replaced.
3.6.	If a visitor or other persons clothing has come into contact with blood or bodily fluids that person must be encouraged to dispose of the clothing. 
3.7.	Detainees who have come into contact with blood or bodily fluids must be referred to Justice Health Services as soon as practicable.  
3.8.	Other persons who have come into contact with blood or bodily fluids must be encouraged to seek medical attention as soon as practicable. 
3.9.	If an officer has come into contact with blood or bodily fluids, the Area Supervisor must arrange for that officer to go directly to the nearest medical centre. 
3.10.	If an officer or staff member has been injured they must complete a RISKMAN as soon as practicable, in accordance with the Incident Reporting Operating Procedure.  

RELATED DOCUMENTS 
•	Management of Evidence Operating Procedure 
•	Incident Reporting, Notification and Debrief Policy
•	Incident Response Operating Procedure 
•	Incident Reporting Operating Procedure
RELATED FORMS
•	Incident Report 
•	RISKMAN

Jon Peach
Executive Director
ACT Corrective Services 
15 May 2018

Document details
Criteria	Details	
Document title:	Corrections Management (Management of Blood and Bodily Fluid Spills) Operating Procedure 2018	
Document owner/approver:	Executive Director, ACT Corrective Services	
Date effective:	The day after the notification date	
Review date:	3 years after the notification date	
Responsible Officer:	Head of Security	
Compliance:	This operating procedure reflects the requirements of the Corrections Management (Policy and Operating Procedure Framework) Policy 2017	
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