Document 0031 DOCN M9490031 TI Making sense of universal precautions. DT 9411 AU Oakley K SO Nurs Times. 1994 Jul 6-12;90(27):35-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94323285 AB Universal precautions are a way of reducing risks to patients, clients and health-care professionals from infection via body fluids. This paper outlines the principles underlying universal precautions, and looks at the practicalities of their implementation. DE Handwashing Human Hygiene HIV Infections/NURSING/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Nursing Staff, Hospital *Universal Precautions JOURNAL ARTICLE SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).