According to the DBC’s Minimum Standards for Infection Control, and OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, DHCP must refrain from providing direct patient care when:

1. The condition of the hands may render DHCP or patients more susceptible to opportunistic infection or exposure.
2. Hands have any kind of oozing (weeping) from a wound, cut, or dermatitis. In this case, DHCP shall also refrain from handling patient care equipment.
3. When the above conditions are present, employee must be reassigned to a non-clinical task until condition improves.