Collecting a Small Object Such as an Envelope Containing a Powdered Substance
| Personnel |
Task |
| Helper |
- 1a. Lays out sampling kit
- 1b. If in a sterile package, opens package to expose forceps
- 1c. Extends package or hands forceps to collector
- 1d. Hands scoop and sample container to collector
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| Collector |
- 2a. Removes forceps from packaging and places it in clean work area
- 2b. Accepts other supplies from helper and places them in work area
- 2c. Collects approximately 1 tablespoon of powder using scoop
- 2d. Places sample into sample container
- 2e. Moves to sample decon area with sample
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| Helper |
- 3a. Sprays container and collector's hands with disinfectant
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| Collector |
- 4a. Checks to ensure container is completely wetted
- 4b. Dries container with clean paper towel
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| Helper |
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| Collector |
- 6a. Places container into clear zip bag
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| Helper |
- 7a. Closes clear zip bag
- 7b. Fills out sample information label
- 7c. Places completed label on clear zip bag
- 7d. Places security seal on clear zip bag
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| Helper |
- 8a. Hands a second clear zip bag to the collector
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| Collector |
- 9a. Picks up object using forceps
- 9b. Places object into clear zip bag
- 9c. Moves to sample decon area with bagged object
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| Helper |
- 10a. Sprays clear zip bag with disinfectant
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| Collector |
- 11a. Checks to ensure bag is completely wetted
- 11b. Dries bag with clean paper towel
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| Helper |
- 12a. Opens larger clear zip bag (clear zip bag #2)
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| Collector |
- 13a. Places clear zip bag containing object into clear zip bag #2
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| Helper |
- 14a. Closes clear zip bag #2
- 14b. Fills out sample information label
- 14c. Places completed label on clear zip bag #2
- 14d. Places security seal on clear zip bag #2
- 14e. Transports sample through final decon
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