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Revised -XO\, 201 <br />EC 3: Workplace Environment (Continued): <br />•LAUNDRY AREA: <br />o Personnel will have access to a clean laundry area with washer, dryer, <br />and wash sink. <br />o All contaminated work uniforms will be washed in-station before being <br />taken home. Under no circumstances will personnel, due to the possibility <br />of family contamination, wash contaminated work clothes at home by <br />infectious or chemical agents. <br />o All personnel will maintain extra clean work uniforms in the station, so that <br />potentially contaminated uniforms can be exchanged and washed upon <br />return to the station. <br />o All linen used for patient transport is considered contaminated. Linen will <br />be exchanged by the medical facility receiving the patient, if possible. If <br />not, the linen will be secured in a linen bag in the ambulance or at the <br />station. Contaminated linen will not be washed in station laundry facilities. <br />Contaminated linen will be transported to UNC hospital for <br />decontamination. Appropriate PPE for handling of potentially <br />contaminated linen will consist of a minimum of disposable gloves. <br />•KITCHEN AREA: <br />o Kitchens will be equipped with double sinks constructed of nonporous <br />materials. <br />o Food preparation areas, counter tops, and cutting boards will be <br />constructed of nonporous materials. <br />o Under no circumstances will any kitchen facility be used for the purpose of <br />cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, storing, or disposal of any infectious <br />material or waste. <br />o Food will be properly prepared and cooked. Hands will be washed before <br />and after preparing food. Food will be returned to the refrigerator before <br />leaving the station if a meal is interrupted by a call. Consumption of food <br />or drink will not be allowed in the patient care areas of ambulances. <br />•BATHROOM AREAS: <br />o Bathrooms will have push-to-open doors without handles. <br />o Disposable hand-drying materials will be used. Cloth towels will not be <br />used. <br />o Personnel will have access to shower facilities for use in the event of <br />blood or OPIM soak through the person’s uniform and grossly contaminate <br />the skin. Soiled towels will be placed with other used linen in <br />contaminated linen containers for transport to UNC Hospital. <br />•SLEEPING AREAS: <br />o Suitable sleeping quarters will be furnished for on-duty personnel to <br />accommodate downtime while on duty. <br />o Adequate ventilation will be provided and HVAC system will be maintained <br />and in a safe working condition. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1B20BD