The role of the pediatric nurse in safety and infection control includes the following:

1. Engaging in disaster planning activities—for example, the nurse reads and thoroughly reviews the disaster plan for the health-care facility in which the nurse is practicing.
2. Engaging in activities designed to prevent errors, such as identifying pediatric clients only by their name bands or by a reliable adult who knows the child.
3. Handling hazardous and infectious materials appropriately—for example, always disposing of contaminated waste in a clearly marked biohazard container.
4. Using medical and surgical asepsis, such as using sterile gloves and technique when changing a surgical incision dressing.