It is desirable that gloves be worn for all blood collection procedures. All students or new trainees should wear gloves for venipuncture or other methods of blood collection. Gloves must be changed when contact with one individual is complete and before drawing blood from another. Gloves must not be washed or disinfected. Microorganisms adhere to gloves and are not easily washed off.
Disinfectants can cause deterioration of the glove material.
After use, gloves should be removed carefully and disposed of appropriately. Use of gloves does not eliminate the need for hand washing. Studies suggest that health care workers cannot accurately assess when glove leaks occur and, therefore, hands should be washed each time gloves are removed. Counter tops and surfaces that may have become contaminated with blood should be cleaned using an appropriate cleaning agent and water as necessary and then disinfected with a suitable chemical germicide. Cleaning should be done at the completion of daily work activities, after any spill and as required.