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HIV/AIDS & Viral HepatitisIn the Criminal Justice

ProfessionTCOLE Course # 3804

FOUR

Texas Commission On Law Enforcement and Texas Department of State Health Services

Unit Four4.0 Functional Area: In this unit of

instruction the student will be able to list the infection control procedures and steps used to conduct searches and handling evidence during the performance of the job.

Learning Objective 4.0Learning Objective 4.0: The participant will be able to list the infection control procedures and steps used to conduct searches and handling evidence during the performance of their law enforcement duties.

Learning Objective 4.1 Learning Objective 4.1 :The participant will be able to list the eight general infection control procedures as outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, “Facts on AIDS: A Law Enforcement Guide”.

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Learning Objective 4.2 Learning Objective 4.2 :The participant will be able to describe the five of seven precautions that should be taken with involved searches or evidence handling as outlined in the National Institute of Justice “AIDS Bulletin,”.

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Learning Objective

4.1 Learning Objective: Students will be able to list the eight general infection control procedures as outlined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, “Facts on AIDS: A Law Enforcement Guide”.

4.1 8-Generational 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Infection Control

ProceduresProcedures1. 1. Use disinfectants such as:

a.a. 70% isopropylisopropyl alcohol

b.b. one part bleach to ten parts water

c.c. waterlesswaterless soap

2. 2. Wash hands after contact with bodily fluids with hot, soapysoapy water.

3.3. Clean and bandage all cutscuts and abrasionsabrasions.

4.4. Body fluid spills should be wiped up immediatelyimmediately and the surface area should then be disinfected.

5.5. Soiled clothingclothing may be cleaned in hot, soapy water or dry cleaned.

4.1 8-Generational Infection 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d Control Procedures – Cont’d

6.6. Instruments, padding, helmets, weapons, floors, vehicles and other soiled items can be cleaned with soap and water, while wearing disposable latex gloves. SterilizeSterilize with disinfectants like diluted bleach bleach and water (1:10 ratio) or rubbing alcohol.

4.1 8-Generational Infection 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d Control Procedures – Cont’d

7. 7. Dispose of used needlesneedles in puncture-proof containers. Do not break or try to re-capre-cap a needle, as you may jab yourself.

4.1 8-Generational Infection 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d Control Procedures – Cont’d

8.8. Prepare a first first aid aid kit kit for your vehicle containing the following items:

a.a. 70%70% isopropylisopropyl alcoholalcohol

b.b. sterilesterile wipeswipes

c.c. sterilesterile gauzegauze

4.1 8-Generational Infection 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d Control Procedures – Cont’d

8.8. Prepare a first first aid aid kit kit with following items – Cont’d:

d.d. tapetape

e.e. plastic sharps containercontainer

f.f. latexlatex glovesgloves

g.g. Ziploc plasticplastic bagsbags

4.1 8-Generational Infection 4.1 8-Generational Infection Control Procedures – Cont’d Control Procedures – Cont’d

4.2 7- Precautions in 4.2 7- Precautions in searches for evidencesearches for evidence

1.1. Whenever possible ask suspects to emptyempty their own pocketspockets.

2.2. Whenever possible, use long-handled mirrorsmirrors to search hidden areas.

DETENTION CELL SEARCHESDETENTION CELL SEARCHES

3. 3. If it is necessary to search manually, always wear protectiveprotective glovesgloves and feel very slowly and carefully.

4.4. Use puncturepuncture proof containers to store sharp instruments and clearly marked plastic bags to store other possibly contaminated items.

4.2 4.2 77- Precautions in searches for - Precautions in searches for evidence – Cont’devidence – Cont’d

5.5. Use tapetape – never metal staples – when packaging evidence.

6.6. WashWash handshands thoroughly with soap and running water when tasks are completed.

7.7. Use good personal hygienehygiene and common sensecommon sense.

4.2 4.2 77- Precautions in searches for - Precautions in searches for evidence – Cont’devidence – Cont’d

Questions?

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DEFINE & PROCESSDEFINE & PROCESS

Process:Process:

Define 4.1:Define 4.1: Explain

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DEFINE & PROCESSDEFINE & PROCESS

Process:Process:

Define 4.2:Define 4.2: Explain

SOURCESSOURCES

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HIV-AIDS & ViralHepatitis in CJ

Profession

TCOLE Course # 3271

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