| NCJ Number: |
108619  |
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| Title: |
Precautionary Measures and Protective Equipment: Developing a Reasonable Response |
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| Document: |
PDF |
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| Author(s): |
T H Hammett |
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| Date Published: |
1988 |
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| 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). |
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| 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. |
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| Main Term(s): |
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) |
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| Index Term(s): |
AIDS/HIV in correctional facilities; Corrections policies; Criminal justice agencies; Occupational safety and health; Police policies and procedures |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Washington, DC 20531
National Institute of Justice/
Rockville, MD 20849
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
US Dept of Justice NIJ Pub
Washington, DC 20531 |
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| Corporate Author: |
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
US Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
United States of America |
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| Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/
NCJRS paper reproduction
Box 6000, Dept F
Rockville, MD 20849
United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America |
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| Page Count: |
4 |
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| Type: |
Report (Technical Assistance) |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Note: |
National Institute of Justice AIDS Bulletin, February 1988 |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=108619 |
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