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Institutional Handbook of Operating Procedures (IHOP)

Table of Contents
Official Governance
General Administrative
Employee Related
Fiscal Related
Faculty Related
Compliance Related
Student Policies
Health, Safety and Security

About IHOP
Description of the IHOP Process
Committee Members
Goals of the IHOP Committee
Process Diagram

Policy Guidelines
Policy Definitions
Policy Template
Violation of Policy Paragraph
Understanding the CMS

Other Policies and Procedures

Departmental
• Healthcare Epidemiology Policies

Section: UTMB On-line Documentation

Subject: Healthcare Epidemiology Policies and Procedures

Topic: Shoe Covers

1.29 - Policy

2009 - Revised

1995 - Author

1.29 Shoe Covers

Purpose

To provide guidelines for the use of shoe covers

Audience

All employees of UTMB hospitals and clinics, contract workers, volunteers, and students

Policy

• Shoe covers should not be worn

• Individuals participating in surgery or other procedures where a patient’s blood or body fluids may contaminate their feet should wear knee-high disposable boots

• Knee-high disposable boots should be changed when soiled.

References

US Department of Labor. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. 29 CFR Part 1910.1030. Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; Final Rule. Federal Register 1991:64004-64182.