What should be the direction for items impacted by blood or OPIM?

When dealing with items impacted by blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM), it is critical to prioritize safety and proper biological hazard protocols. Items that have come into contact with blood or OPIM should be handled with care and disposed of as biohazard waste to minimize the risk of exposure to pathogens.

Placing these items outside the building is aligned with standard protocols for biohazard cleanup. This approach helps ensure that any contaminants do not pose a risk to individuals inside the building and allows for appropriate disposal methods to be employed, such as transferring the materials to a designated biohazard waste receptacle or a specialized disposal service.

This practice is a fundamental component of effective trauma and crime scene cleanup, as it not only protects the environment of the building but also adheres to health regulations and safety guidelines that dictate how to handle and dispose of biohazardous materials.