yolanda entered a patient room and noticed there were bodily fluids on the floor. she went to find unit…

yolanda entered a patient room and noticed there were bodily fluids on the floor. she went to find unit staff to tell them about the fluids, but was told she had to clean it as she works in housekeeping. was unit staff correct in telling yolanda it was her responsibility to clean bodily fluids? yes no

yolanda entered a patient room and noticed there were bodily fluids on the floor. she went to find unit staff to tell them about the fluids, but was told she had to clean it as she works in housekeeping. was unit staff correct in telling yolanda it was her responsibility to clean bodily fluids? yes no

Answer

Brief Explanations:

In a healthcare setting, housekeeping staff are typically responsible for cleaning non - biohazardous areas. However, cleaning bodily fluids (which are biohazardous) usually falls under the purview of trained staff following specific infection control protocols. Yolanda's role in housekeeping may not include handling biohazardous materials like bodily fluids without proper training and equipment.

Answer:

B. No