Policy and Procedures for Infection Control in the Classroom and Laboratories

To prevent the spread of infection and maintain a safe, hygienic learning environment, all students, faculty and staff must follow standard infection control procedures in classroom, laboratory and simulation settings. 

Hand Hygiene  

Wash or sanitize hands before and after all lab activities, after contact with body fluids and before leaving the lab. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Wear appropriate PPE such as gloves, masks, gowns or safety goggles when required by the activity or instructor. 

Cleaning and Disinfection  

Disinfect all shared equipment, mats and surfaces before and after use with approved cleaning agents. 

Sharps and Biohazardous Materials 

If sharps are used, dispose of them immediately in designated sharps containers. 

Illness  

Students showing symptoms of a communicable illness should not attend in-person lab activities and must notify the instructor immediately. 

Waste Disposal

Discard all waste in the proper receptacles according to university environmental health and safety guidelines.