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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

The Agency's written exposure control plan under the federal OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard: the exposure determination, universal precautions, work practice controls and PPE in clients' homes, hepatitis B vaccination offered free within 10 working days of initial assignment (with the mandatory declination statement on Form OH-HC-IC-02-B), the immediate confidential post-exposure evaluation (Form OH-HC-IC-02-A), training at assignment and at least annually, records kept for the duration of employment plus 30 years (medical) and 3 years (training), the sharps injury log, and the annual review of the plan.

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About this policy
Policy number
OH-HC-IC-02
Version
1.0
Main rule
29 CFR §1910.1030(c)(1)
Library
Ohio home care · 49 policies
Category
Infection control
Sections
21

In short

  • Treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
  • Never pick up a used needle with your hands. Use tongs or a dustpan and tell your supervisor.
  • The hepatitis B vaccine is free. If you say no, you must sign a form, and you can change your mind later.
  • After a needlestick or splash, wash or flush right away and call your supervisor immediately.
  • You will get a free, confidential medical check after an exposure.

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(c)(1))
  • 5. Exposure Determination
  • 6. Methods of Compliance in the Home
  • 7. Personal Protective Equipment
  • 8. Spills, Laundry and Waste
  • 9. Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • 10. After an Exposure Incident
  • 11. Information for the Health Care Professional and the Written Opinion
  • 12. Training
  • 13. Records and Review of the 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 written exposure control plan and the date it was last reviewed.
  • Which job classifications have occupational exposure?

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