Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control and Hazardous Waste
Sets out the Agency's written exposure control plan under the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR §1910.1030): exposure determination, engineering and work practice controls including safer sharps devices, PPE at no cost, hepatitis B vaccination within ten working days of initial assignment, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up made immediately available, the healthcare professional's written opinion within fifteen days, training at assignment and at least annually, the sharps injury log and record retention, and the annual review of the plan. It also sets out the safe and sanitary system for identifying, handling and disposing of hazardous wastes that Missouri's hospice rule requires, including sharps packaging under the Missouri infectious waste rule.
- Policy number
- MO-HSP-IC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 29 CFR §1910.1030
- Library
- Missouri hospice · 59 policies
- Category
- Infection control
- Sections
- 21
In short
- Use the safety needles and sharps containers the Agency gives you. Never bend, break or recap a used needle.
- Put used sharps in the container right away and close it when it is three-quarters full.
- After a needlestick or splash, wash or flush the area and report it at once, before you leave the visit.
- You will be offered a confidential medical evaluation right away, at no cost to you.
- Hepatitis B vaccine is offered free within 10 working days of starting work with exposure.
- Never take medications out of a patient's home. Full staff sharps containers go back to the office sealed.
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; 19 CSR 30-35.010(1)(J)1.C)
- 5. Exposure Determination
- 6. Engineering and Work Practice Controls
- 7. Personal Protective Equipment
- 8. Hepatitis B Vaccination
- 9. When an Exposure Incident Happens
- 10. Labels and Training
- 11. Records
- 12. Annual Review of the Exposure Control Plan
- 13. Hazardous Waste: Identifying, Handling and Disposing
- 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. When was it last reviewed, and how did you consider safer sharps devices?
- Which job classifications have occupational exposure?
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