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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

The Agency's written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan under Cal/OSHA's standard: exposure determination, universal precautions, needleless systems and engineered sharps protection, safe sharps handling and containers, PPE, hepatitis B vaccination within 10 working days of initial assignment, immediate post-exposure evaluation, the Sharps Injury Log, training, annual review with employee input, and records.

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About this policy
Policy number
CA-HSP-IC-02
Version
1.0
Main rule
8 CCR §5193
Library
California hospice · 60 policies
Category
Infection control
Sections
24

In short

  • Use safety needles and devices. Never recap, bend or break a used needle.
  • Put sharps in the sharps container right away. Never reach into it or empty it.
  • After a needlestick or splash, wash or flush at once, call your supervisor, and get medical care the same day.
  • The hepatitis B vaccine is free. It is offered within 10 working days of starting work with exposure.
  • Every sharps injury is logged within 14 working days. Your name is kept confidential.

What's inside

24 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. Methods of Compliance
  • 6.1 Universal precautions and work practices
  • 6.2 Needleless systems and safer sharps
  • 6.3 Handling sharps
  • 6.4 Regulated waste and the patient's own sharps
  • 6.5 Personal protective equipment
  • 7. Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • 8. After an Exposure Incident
  • 9. Sharps Injury Log and Evaluation of Incidents
  • 10. Annual Review With Employee Input
  • 11. Training
  • 12. Responsibilities
  • 13. Records and Compliance Monitoring
  • 14. Staff Training
  • 15. References
  • 16. Related Policies and Forms
  • 17. Approval
  • 18. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • Show me your exposure control plan and when it was last reviewed and updated.
  • Which job classifications have occupational exposure?

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