Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
The Agency’s written Exposure Control Plan under the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, which applies directly in Georgia: which jobs have exposure, the engineering and work practice controls and protective equipment staff use, hepatitis B vaccination within 10 working days of initial assignment, what happens after an exposure, labels, training at assignment and every year, the annual plan review with frontline input, and recordkeeping.
About this policy
- Policy number
- GA-HH-IC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 29 CFR §1910.1030
- Library
- Georgia home health · 56 policies
- Category
- Infection control
- Sections
- 18
In short
- Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious.
- Never recap a used needle with two hands. Put sharps in a sharps container right away.
- The Agency offers you the hepatitis B vaccine free within 10 working days of starting work with exposure.
- After a needlestick or splash, wash at once and call the supervising nurse right away. Follow-up care is free and confidential.
- Attend bloodborne pathogens training when you start and every year.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (29 CFR §1910.1030)
- 5. Exposure Determination
- 6. Methods of Compliance
- 7. Hepatitis B Vaccination
- 8. After an Exposure Incident
- 9. Labels and Training
- 10. Annual Plan Review
- 11. Responsibilities
- 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 13. Staff Training
- 14. References
- 15. Related Policies and Forms
- 16. Approval
- 17. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me your exposure control plan and the date of its last annual review.
- Which safer sharps devices did you consider this year, and which frontline staff gave input?
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