It is always important to not only take care of patients but also taking care of yourself in any medical profession.  Blood born pathogens like HIV, HBV, or AIDS are serious risk to any health professional because they can be contracted by several means of exposure.

PPE or BSI should always be a number one priority for health care workers not only when dealing with patients but also when dealing with clean up or any other time that a worker may come in contact with BBP.  This is also why it is important for a worker to know what guidelines there employer recommends and knowing the different chemicals used for cleaning up BBP such as blood or vomit.

OSHA enforces many regulations whey it comes to dealing with the clean up and the disposal of any contaminated items.  This is why it is important for workers to know the standards that are in place to keep them safe in all situations dealing with BBP.