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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

The Agency's written Exposure Control Plan under the Cal/OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 8 CCR §5193: exposure determination, universal precautions and work practices, protective equipment, cleaning spills and handling laundry in the home, hepatitis B vaccination within 10 working days of initial assignment, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, the Sharps Injury Log, annual training, recordkeeping and the annual review of the plan.

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About this policy
Policy number
CA-HC-IC-02
Version
1.0
Main rule
8 CCR §5193
Library
California home care · 50 policies
Category
Infection control
Sections
22

In short

  • Treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious. Wear gloves, and a mask and eye protection if splashing is possible.
  • Never pick up a needle or broken glass with your hands, and never reach into a sharps container.
  • If blood or body fluid gets on broken skin or in your eyes, nose or mouth, wash or flush at once and call your supervisor right away.
  • The Agency offers you the hepatitis B vaccine free within 10 working days of starting care work. If you say no, you sign a form and can change your mind later.
  • You get bloodborne pathogens training when you start and at least once a year.

What's inside

22 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (8 CCR §5193)
  • 5. Exposure Determination
  • 6. Universal Precautions and Work Practices
  • 7. Personal Protective Equipment
  • 8. Cleaning Spills and Handling Laundry in the Home
  • 9. Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • 10. Exposure Incidents: What the Employee Does
  • 11. Exposure Incidents: What the Agency Does
  • 12. Sharps Injury Log
  • 13. Training
  • 14. Annual Review of the Plan
  • 15. Responsibilities
  • 16. Records and Compliance Monitoring
  • 17. Staff Training
  • 18. References
  • 19. Related Policies and Forms
  • 20. Approval
  • 21. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • Show me your Exposure Control Plan. When was it last reviewed?
  • Which of your employees have occupational exposure to blood?

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