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Precautionary Measures and Protective Equipment: Developing a Reasonable Response

NCJ Number
108619
Author(s)
T H Hammett
Date Published
1988
Length
4 pages
Annotation
These guidelines outline precautionary measures and protective equipment that should be used by criminal justice personnel who are at risk of coming into contact with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Abstract
Agencies should develop and enforce appropriate written AIDS policies and procedures and should provide quality education and training about AIDS for all staff. They should follow the guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control for prevention of HIV transmission in the workplace. They should also use specific precautionary measures tailored to the following incidents and situations: human bites, searches and evidence handling, laboratory analysis of evidence, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and body removal. Although the risk of becoming infected with HIV in the course of normal law enforcement duties is extremely low, personnel should systematically and consistently use precautions to minimize the risks. Lists of specific precautions and 5 notes.