Developing a formal policy for the management of blood and body fluids in an outpatient setting.

"Is it necessary for the average outpatient facility to develop a formal policy for handling blood and body fluids?" is a question medical group administrators have come face-to-face with over the past several years. It became clear to the author of this case study that something had to be done to ensure the safety of both his organization's employees and the patients they cared for.