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CMS SOM App. H, Tag V119
CDC RR-05 as Adopted by Reference 42 CFR 494.30(a)(1)(i)
If a common supply cart is used to store clean supplies in the patient treatment area, this
cart should remain in a designated area at a sufficient distance from patient stations to
avoid contamination with blood. Such carts should not be moved between stations to
distribute supplies.
Interpretive Guidance § 494.30(a)(1)(i)
According to the CDC, if a common supply cart is used, it must be kept in a designated area
away from any areas where the spurting or spattering of blood or fluid may occur, and the cart
should not be moved between stations.
Medication vials, patient care items, including gloves, syringes, alcohol swabs, and other
supplies, should not be stored in pockets, inside fanny packs, or other similar locations.
History
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- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
3895647f85b2f3887d50959a38272d7f80f149fecca4b8acc40fb8654ea4cac3
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