Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
The Agency's written Exposure Control Plan under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard: which jobs and tasks carry exposure, how exposure is prevented, the hepatitis B vaccination program, what happens after an exposure, training, and the medical, training and sharps injury records the Agency keeps.
About this policy
- Policy number
- PA-HSP-IC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 29 CFR §1910.1030
- Library
- Pennsylvania hospice · 60 policies
- Category
- Infection control
- Sections
- 20
In short
- Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious. Wear gloves and other protection whenever contact is possible.
- Hepatitis B vaccine is free. If you decline it, sign Form PA-HSP-IC-02-A; you can change your mind later.
- After a needlestick or splash, wash at once and report it immediately, day or night.
- You will get a free, confidential medical evaluation and follow-up after an exposure.
- Bloodborne pathogens training is at hire and every year.
What's inside
20 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
- 6.1 Engineering and work practice controls
- 6.2 Personal protective equipment
- 6.3 Housekeeping, laundry and waste
- 7. Hepatitis B Vaccination
- 8. After an Exposure Incident
- 9. Communication of Hazards
- 10. Responsibilities
- 11. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 12. Staff Training
- 13. References
- 14. Related Policies and Forms
- 15. Approval
- 16. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me your exposure control plan and the date it was last reviewed.
- Show me this nurse's hepatitis B vaccination record or signed declination.
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