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Policy:In accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 1910.1030, the following exposure control plan has been developed. PurposeThe Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Program is to reduce occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or known infected blood or OPIM (includes animals tissue infected for research). Exposure DeterminationDesignated employees that may come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM):
Methods of ComplianceUniversal precautions will be utilized in the handling of all human blood and Opium’s. Engineering Controls/Administrated Controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)All personal protective equipment used at this facility will be provided without cost to employees by the employees’ department. Personal protective equipment will be chosen based on the anticipated exposure to blood or OPIM. The protective equipment will be considered appropriate only if it does not permit blood or OPIM to pass through or reach the employees’ clothing, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes under normal conditions of use. If any employee brings or purchases their own PPE it must be approved by the Environmental Health & Safety Office (EH&SO). Disposal of Contaminated Items and Communication of Hazard
HousekeepingMaintaining our work areas in a clean and sanitary condition is an important part of UALR Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance Program. Employees must decontaminate working surfaces and equipment with an appropriate disinfectant after completing procedures involving blood or OPIM. All equipment, environmental surfaces, and work surfaces shall be decontaminated immediately or as soon as feasible after contamination.
Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-upUALR shall make available within 10 days of possible exposure the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure. An exposure incident is any contact of blood or OPIM’s with non-intact (broken) skin or mucous membranes. Any employee having an exposure incident shall contact the EH&SO (501-916-6351). All employees who have an exposure incident will be offered a confidential post-exposure evaluation and follow-up in accordance with the OSHA standard. This includes a visit to a physician selected by the employer. The health care professional written opinion will be provided to the employee within 15 days of the evaluation. TrainingTraining is provided at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may occur and shall be repeated within twelve months of the initial training. Training shall be tailored to the education and language level of the employee and offered during the normal work shift. The person conducting the training shall be knowledgeable in the subject matter pertaining to Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP). The training will be interactive and cover the following:
RecordkeepingMedical records shall be maintained in accordance with OSHA standards. These records shall be kept confidential and must be maintained for at least the duration of employment plus 30 years. Infection Control Plan/Universal Precautions/General ProceduresThe purpose of the Infection Control Plan is to protect the health and safety of the persons directly involved in handling the materials, facility personnel and the general public by ensuring the safe handling, storage, use, processing, and disposal of infectious medical waste. This plan complies with OSHA requirement proposed for 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens. Universal precautions refers to a system of infectious disease control that assumes every direct contact with body fluids is infectious and requires every employee exposed to be protected as though such body fluids were infected with blood-borne pathogens. All infectious/medical material must be handled according to Universal Precautions (OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.44A). The following procedures must be followed by personnel when in medical rooms or laboratories:
Medical Wastes
CutsIf employees has a needle stick, cut, or mucous membrane exposure to another persons body fluids they must report the incident immediately to their supervisor, professor, or department chair. Blood ExposureAll employees exposed to human blood and blood products must report to the EH&S Office for information and possible inclusion in the Hepatitis B Immunization Program. Source: Environmental Health and Safety What is the first thing to do if an exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials occur?If you are stuck by a needle or other sharp or get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin, immediately flood the exposed area with water and clean any wound with soap and water or a skin disinfectant if available.
What do you do first when a blood exposure incident occurs?Wash the site of the needlestick or cut with soap and water. Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with water. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants. Report the incident to your supervisor or the person in your practice responsible for managing exposures.
What are steps to take immediately after an exposure to blood?What should you do if you're exposed?. Wash needlesticks and cuts with soap and water.. Flush splashes to nose, mouth, or skin with water.. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile wash.. Report all exposures promptly to ensure that you receive appropriate followup care.. Which order should you follow after a spill of blood or other potentially infectious materials?If an exposure incident occurs, immediately wash hands and exposed areas with soap and water. Flush splashes to the nose or mouth with water, and irrigate eyes thoroughly with water or saline. Follow your workplace Exposure Control Plan. Dispose of contaminated PPE, clothing or objects.
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