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Universal Precautions

 

Universal precautions are a set of protective measures one can take to prevent transmission of communicable diseases. These entail avoiding contact with an individual’s blood or bodily fluids under any circumstance.  The following resource describes the basics of universal precautions, how they can be implemented in service provision, and a reminder of what fluids do and do not transmit HIV/AIDS. This resource is beneficial in helping service providers become familiar with universal precautions, while providing best practices for implementation.

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