Obviously anytime a lab coat is contaminated, all bets are off, and that coat should be changed regardless of where you are. For more on lab coat standards and information, click here. Also, check out the Tools section for a free Bloodborne Pathogens PPE Compliance Checklist.
Self-worth is important to recognize because it helps us have a better self-esteem. We must know the value of ourselves before we gain the confidence to demonstrate our own value to others. Recognizing our self-worth allows us to believe in ourselves and not let the failures in life and the opinions of others define us.
Find out what is important to you by taking a Personal Values Assessment. Who you are, what you hold dear, what upsets you, and what underlies your decisions, are all connected to your personal values. Your values reflect what is important to you. They are a shorthand way of describing your motivations.