Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
The Agency's written Exposure Control Plan for bloodborne pathogens: which jobs have occupational exposure, the work practices and protective equipment that prevent exposure in clients' homes, free hepatitis B vaccination within 10 working days of assignment (or a signed declination), what to do after a needlestick or splash, the confidential medical evaluation that follows, training at assignment and every year, and the records the Agency keeps.
About this policy
- Policy number
- LA-HC-IC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 29 CFR §1910.1030
- Library
- Louisiana home care · 50 policies
- Category
- Infection control
- Sections
- 30
In short
- Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious. Use the gloves and protective equipment the Agency gives you free.
- Never recap, bend or break a needle, never reach into a sharps container, and never pick up a sharp with your hands.
- The hepatitis B vaccine is free. It is offered within 10 working days of starting work with exposure. If you decline, you sign a form and can still get it later.
- After a needlestick or splash: wash with soap and water or flush with water, call your supervisor at once, and get a medical check right away.
- Bloodborne pathogens training is required when you start and every year.
What's inside
30 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. Schedule and Method of Implementation
- 7. Methods of Compliance
- 7.1 Work practices in the home
- 7.2 Personal protective equipment
- 7.3 Cleaning, laundry and waste
- 7.4 Safer devices
- 8. Hepatitis B Vaccination
- 9. What to Do Right After an Exposure
- 10. Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up
- 10.1 What the evaluation includes
- 10.2 Information for the health care professional
- 10.3 Written opinion
- 10.4 Evaluation of the circumstances
- 11. Labels
- 12. Training
- 13. Annual Review of This Plan
- 14. Records
- 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, and which front-line workers gave input?
- Which job classifications have occupational exposure?
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