Yes, caregivers must follow universal precautions outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) when handling blood, vomit, or other bodily fluids that may contain blood including:
  (1) Using disposable, nonporous gloves;
  (2) Placing gloves contaminated with blood in a tied, sealed, or otherwise closed plastic bag and discarding them immediately;
  (3) Discarding all other gloves immediately after one use; and
  (4) Washing your hands with soap and running water after using and disposing of the gloves.

Source Note: The provisions of this §747.3221 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; amended to be effective September 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 6250; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909