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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. MAINTAINING MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE CAR PURPOSE · To promote cleanliness of medical supplies and equipment in the home health nurse’s and field staff’s car · To prevent transmission of insects or infectious organisms RELATED PROCEDURE · Applying Principles of Standard Precautions: General Guidelines EQUIPMENT 1. Large plastic or cardboard container with impermeable lining PROCEDURE 1. Home health nurses and field staff who travel by car are to keep a large plastic or cardboard container in a designated clean area of the car, preferably the trunk. 2. The nursing bag, extra staff uniform, and medical supplies and equipment are to be kept in this container. 3. Supplies and equipment are to be stored in the car container in a neat and orderly fashion. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Home health nurses and all field staff have the potential to transmit insects and infectious microorganisms from household to household. Medical supplies and equipment are to be stored, handled, and transported in a way to minimize this risk. Likewise, medical supplies/equipment in the patient’s home are to be stored and handled without compromising integrity. Do not leave temperature-sensitive equipment in the car overnight or for long periods. Using nonlatex gloves should be considered because of potential staff and patient allergies to latex. DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES Document Standard Precautions on the visit report. L-49 Home Health Agency Client Assessments