Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
This is the Agency's written exposure control plan under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: which jobs have occupational exposure, the controls and protective equipment used, hepatitis B vaccination offered within 10 working days of initial assignment at no cost, what to do after an exposure, training at assignment and at least every year, and the records the standard requires.
About this policy
- Policy number
- LA-HH-IC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 29 CFR §1910.1030
- Library
- Louisiana home health · 57 policies
- Category
- Infection control
- Sections
- 21
In short
- Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious.
- Never recap, bend or break a used needle; put it straight into a sharps container.
- The hepatitis B vaccine is free; we offer it within 10 working days of your first assignment.
- After a needlestick or splash, wash or flush right away and call the clinical manager at once.
- Bloodborne pathogens training is required when you start and every year.
What's inside
21 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. Personal Protective Equipment
- 8. Hepatitis B Vaccination
- 9. After an Exposure Incident
- 10. Labels
- 11. Training
- 12. Records
- 13. Annual Review of This Plan
- 14. Responsibilities
- 15. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 16. Staff Training
- 17. References
- 18. Related Policies and Forms
- 19. Approval
- 20. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me your exposure control plan and when it was last reviewed and updated.
- Show me the hepatitis B vaccination record or signed declination for this nurse.
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