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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

The Agency's written exposure control plan under 29 CFR §1910.1030, which 10A NCAC 13K .0401(a) incorporates: exposure determination, universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, PPE at no cost, housekeeping and regulated waste, hepatitis B vaccination within 10 working days of initial assignment with the mandatory declination statement, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, labels, training at initial assignment and at least annually, records, the sharps injury log, and review of the plan at least annually.

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About this policy
Policy number
NC-HSP-IC-02
Version
1.0
Main rule
29 CFR §1910.1030
Library
North Carolina hospice · 60 policies
Category
Infection control
Sections
21

In short

  • Treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious. Wear the protective equipment the Agency gives you.
  • Never recap, bend or break a used needle. Put it straight into a sharps container.
  • The hepatitis B vaccine is free. If you do not want it, you must sign the declination form, and you can still get it later.
  • After a needlestick or splash, wash or flush the area right away and call your supervisor at once.
  • Complete bloodborne pathogen training when you start and every year.

What's inside

21 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 (29 CFR §1910.1030)
  • 5. Exposure Determination
  • 6. Methods of Compliance
  • 6.1 Engineering and work practice controls
  • 6.2 Personal protective equipment
  • 6.3 Housekeeping, regulated waste and laundry
  • 7. Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • 8. After an Exposure Incident
  • 9. Communication of Hazards
  • 10. Annual Review of the Plan
  • 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 it was last reviewed.
  • Which job classifications have occupational exposure?

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