Grab the wrist of the glove and pull it toward your fingers inside out. 0000220766 00000 n 0000022907 00000 n If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to me. So why is this test performed? Although exceptions may be required for people at high risk like healthcare workers. Your BBP plan should outline who notifies the proper authorities of exposure and in which cases. Notify the exposed employee of the source individuals test results if these results are available. Required PPE can be modified following an assessment of the risk of any specific procedure. 0000023276 00000 n In pursuit of this goal, the following exposure control plan (ECP) is provided to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.. Other potentially-infectious materials (OPIM) include objects or any of the following when they have been visibly contaminated with blood: So, for example, a little saliva itself is not considered a risk unless you or another person there has an open sore. You must regularly educate your workers on the uses of the Exposure Control Plan and where its kept, so it is available when needed. Prior to starting work in these areas, the employee shall contact (name of responsible person and/or position) for information regarding: Include here the chemical list developed during the inventory. Concentra Medical Center 3900 Paradise Rd., Suite V Las Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 369-0560 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Concentra Medical Center 5850 S. Polaris Rd., #100 Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 739-9957 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. A list of all known hazardous chemicals used by our employees is attached to this plan. 0000032643 00000 n Medical evaluation shows that vaccination is contraindicated. For routine procedures, such as histologic and pathologic studies or microbiologic culturing, a biological safety cabinet may not be necessary to prevent exposure to infectious aerosols. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Vaccination and Post Exposure Evaluation Follow up HBV vaccination will be offered to everyone who has a potential exposure and post exposure medical evaluation must be provided in accordance with OSHA requirements. EH&S will maintain the class roster, training presentation and HBV vaccination declination/acceptance forms. If exposures to blood or other body fluids* are reasonably anticipated, you are required by the Occupational Safety and Health . Utility gloves may be decontaminated for reuse if their integrity is not compromised; discard utility gloves if they show signs of cracking, peeling, tearing, puncturing, or deterioration. (red bag, biohazard label). Specific procedures for the disposal of biological materials are available from EHS and can also be found in the Boston University Biosafety Manual. According to AAMC.org, studies show that Hep B vaccine protection lasts for at least 30 years when given > 6mo. The job activities and scenarios that fall under the purview of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan are broad, and it is strongly recommended that each administrative unit review the Plan for applicability. The Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan is the document that describes the institutional University Bloodborne Pathogens Program that is administered by the Environmental Health and Safety Department (EH&S). When new chemicals are received, this list is updated (including date the chemicals were introduced) within 30 days. Laboratory work surfaces should be decontaminated as soon as possible with an appropriate chemical germicide after a spill of blood or OPIM and when work activities are completed. On the following individual stationary process containers, we are using (description of labeling system used) rather than a label to convey the required information: We are using an in-house labeling system that relies on (describe any in-house system which uses numbers or graphics to convey hazard information). Exposure Control Plan. 0000044145 00000 n A statement that the employee has been notified of the evaluation results, A statement that the employee has been notified of any medical conditions that may arise from the exposure which may require further treatment. Appropriate sharps containers can be obtained from EH&S and can be requested using the standard request forms on the, Solid biohazardous waste must be collected in an approved autoclavable biohazard bag and autoclaved prior to disposal. All employees, students and declared volunteers on the BBP Program should routinely use appropriate barrier precautions to prevent skin and mucous-membrane exposure when contact with blood or OPIM is anticipated. Any person present in a BU laboratory who has an incident involving potential exposure to an infectious agent is offered immediate access to a medical evaluation from the Research Occupational Health Program (listed below) or the BMC Emergency Department (after hours, holidays, and weekends). The responsible supervisor is designated as being responsible for ensuring completion of these activities. Non-disposable lab coats must be laundered on a regular basis, with transport in sealed plastic bags. 0000006294 00000 n If your co-workers heart stops, you should not hesitate to start CPR because of concern about infectious disease. Did you know hepatitis B can stay viable on a surface for up to one week, if not disinfected? The University Workers Compensation Office handles needlestick documentation. (Name of responsible person or department) will provide and maintain all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls (e.g., sharps containers), labels, and red bags as required by the standard. The low exposure potential group includes employees not at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Workers must be trained on the proper use of such equipment and the equipment must be regularly inspected and maintained. However, class II biological safety cabinets should be used whenever procedures are conducted that have a high potential for generating droplets. Model Exposure Control Plan POLICY The (Your facility name)is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment for our entire staff. Place your OSHA-approved red safety sign with the biohazard symbol on it at the scene. While OSHA only requires employers to provide free OSHA-adhering training to employees who are likely to face exposure, anyone can benefit from taking a free, online OSHA-adhering BBP training course. Find all the resources to help manage your account on our Customer Portal or contact our dedicated customer advocate team directly: 866-924-9339. Mucous Membranes Are Less Likely. It must be readily available to all workers. Therefore, it is necessary for each department, school or campus to complete certain portions of the plan that will be unique to that entity. When containers are approximately three-fourths full, a request for pickup by EH&S should be submitted. 1. The University Workers Compensation Office keeps records of exposure incidents involving bloodborne pathogens including associated medical records. This Exposure Control Plan applies to all BU personnel with occupational exposure to human materials, including body fluids or tissues, or other potentially infectious materials as defined by OSHA. trailer Start by gripping the outside of one glove at the wrist with your other gloved hand. Containers are available free of charge from EH&S by request through the. A description of the device being used (including type and brand), Protective equipment or clothing that was used at the time of the exposure incident (gloves, eye shields, etc. Proper signage informs others about potential risks. Use your ungloved hand to grab the wrist of the final glove and pull it toward your fingers with the first glove inside. The following contaminated articles will be laundered by this company:________________________, __________________________________________________________________________________. For additional information on other blood borne pathogens, employees should consult the Boston University Biosafety Manual, their Principal Investigator, Supervisor, or Research Occupational Health on either campus where information, Laboratory Decontamination and Decommissioning, Reduce potential risk by providing personal protective clothing and. Use your ungloved hand to grab the wrist of the final glove and pull it toward your fingers with the first glove inside. Each workplace that uses sharps devices for patient healthcare must form a committee that will evaluate and make recommendations with regard to sharps awareness issues. How well do you know workplace bloodborne pathogens (BBP) safety? However, the primary diseases of focus include: These diseases in particular can cause serious lifelong health complications or death. The regulations are accessible from the Washoe County Health District web site. It outlines how to contain exposure and reduce risk to others in the workplace. (Name of responsible person or department) will be responsible for training, documentation of training, and making the written ECP available to employees, OSHA, and NIOSH representatives. If an MSDS is not available, contact (name of responsible person and/or position). Signed: (Employee Name)______________________________________ Date:________________. Join our mailing list to get the latest news and offers from MedPro Disposal and our partners! When changes, modifications or additions are made to the tasks and/or procedures and need only address the changes in exposure created, An accessible copy of the standard or directions on how to access or obtain a copy, A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases, An explanation of the modes of transmission of the pathogens, An explanation of the exposure control plan and the means of obtaining or accessing a copy, An explanation of the methods of recognizing tasks and activities, which may involve an exposure potential, An explanation of the use and limitations of the control methods employed to reduce exposure potentials, Instruction and information on personal protective equipment, to include types, location, use, and decontamination and disposal methods, An explanation of the basis of select ion of the personal protective equipment, Information on the HBV vaccination, including, Information on the actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood and/or other potentially infectious materials, An explanation of the procedures to follow in the reporting methods and follow up procedures following a potential exposure, Information on the medical evaluation and follow up procedure that will be offered in the event of an exposure incident, An explanation of the signs and labels and color coding to be use, An opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with the trainer, An opportunity to accept or decline the HBV vaccination (paid for by EH&S. semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood, and anytime it is difficult to differentiate between body fluids; any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (alive or dead); human cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures; HIV-containing culture medium, tissue culture, solutions, blood, organs, or tissue from experimental animals infected with HIV, HCV or HBV. 0000195050 00000 n The enclosed document comprises the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan for the University of Nevada, Reno, as required by State regulations and Federal OSHA Statute 29 CFR 1910.1030, hereafter referred to as the Plan. 0000006128 00000 n For example, if you are exposed to Hep C via a prick, cut, etc. Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, the hepatitis B vaccine must be offered to all employees at risk within 10 days of starting their work assignment. 0000016434 00000 n NOTE: Part-time, temporary, contract and per diem employees are covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard. I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Vaccination against the hepatitis B virus must be offered, under the direction of a health care provider, under the following conditions to all employees and declared volunteers whose listed job responsibilities involve contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials: HBV vaccination is paid for by the employer and provided at no cost to the employee. It is the PIs responsibility to ensure that researchers, technicians, students, or volunteers who work in the laboratory and who have contact with animals, infectious agents, or blood borne pathogens are medically evaluated prior to starting work and that anyone working with blood borne pathogens is offered the hepatitis B vaccination series administered by the Research Occupational Health Program in compliance with the Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Policy for Boston University/Boston Medical Center. Or do you have something that may make you more susceptible to catching BBP, for example, diabetes or an immune disorder? An Exposure Control Plan is meant to be a living document, used as a source of information for answering bloodborne pathogen-related questions and to help ensure exposure control activities are in place. Valid information about the vaccine must be given to the employee so that an informed decision can be made about the effectiveness of the vaccine. Professionals could generally include: With that said, you never know when you might need help during a workplace emergency. ), All employees who have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens receive initial and annual training conducted by (Name of responsible person or department). This publication provides general guidance on preparing written plans required by OSHA standards, but should not be considered a definitive interpretation for compliance with OSHA requirements. Actual work with the infectious agents can only occur after successful demonstration of prerequisite microbiological proficiency, All training should be documented as outlined in the "recordkeeping" section. Use of needles and syringes should be limited to situations in which there is no alternative, and the recommendations for preventing injuries with needles outlined in the universal precautions section should be followed. Dispose of the gloves in accordance with your exposure control plan. b. Lab coats and other laundry should not be laundered at home but should be laundered using a designated University washing machine or commercial laundry service. Broken glassware that may be contaminated is only picked up using mechanical means, such as a brush and dustpan. Category 1: Job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, Category 2: Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. By design, it is broad in both scope and content. The (Your facility name) is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment for our entire staff. Several people in the workplace need to know how to clean up the site to protect others. HS]HSq?:4):nN*XSDAa=mdAu&"+hFH}nRO&l}@]?s~p A:(]+918$q@=AsCD3 rL2Cm'x>0? Unless you have an open wound, hands-only CPR is unlikely to cause a risk of exposure. HIV/HBV research laboratories must ensure that their employees demonstrate proficiency in standard microbiological procedures prior to being allowed to work in the laboratory. Wear appropriate face and eye protection when splashes, sprays, spatters, or droplets of blood or OPIM pose a hazard to the eye, nose, or mouth. Identify and document the source individual (unless the employer can establish that identification is infeasible or prohibited by state or local law). They must contain the dates of the training. research animals into which human cells have been introduced may be considered to be a source of OPIM, as determined by the University Institutional Biosafety Committee on a case by case basis. After they are used, disposable syringes and needles, scalpel blades, and other sharp items should be placed in puncture-resistant containers for disposal the puncture-resistant containers should be located as close as practical to the use area. Employees in high risk environments such as clinicians, nurses, or phlebotomists will be offered testing for antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) one to two months after completing the three dose vaccination series. Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible, with minimal agitation. 0000220219 00000 n All persons processing blood and OPIM specimens (e.g., removing tops from vacuum tubes) should wear gloves. 0000210330 00000 n The contents or a summary of the training sessions, The names and qualifications of persons conducting the training, The names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions, Type and brand of the device involved (syringe, suture needle), Department or work area where the incident occurred. Your unbroken skin comes in contact with blood or bodily fluids. Such a training program will require demonstrating proficiency prior to advancement to the next level. The supervisor is responsible for providing all affected staff members with necessary PPE. Employees are to notify (Name of responsible person or department) if they discover regulated waste containers, refrigerators containing blood or OPIM, contaminated equipment, etc., without proper labels. Responsible/Supervisory personnel shall establish and implement written procedures for methods of decontamination appropriate for the equipment to be cleaned, the procedures performed, and the relevant contaminant. All medical records are kept in a confidential file at the BCN Workers Compensation Office and may not be released except as required by law without the employee's express written consent. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no charge to myself. We evaluate new procedures and new products regularly by (Describe the process, literature reviewed, supplier info, products considered) _______________________________________________________. 0000007350 00000 n : Wash the area of possible exposure with running water. 0 Training many people even beyond OSHAs requirements can ensure that this plan gets carried out. Place wet contaminated laundry in leak-proof, labeled or colorcoded containers before transport. For additional information on other blood borne pathogens, employees should consult the Boston University Biosafety Manual, their Principal Investigator, Supervisor, or Research Occupational Health on either campus where informationis available upon request. Student Health maintains its program consistent with this document and has additional requirements consistent with its clinical mission. PPE is provided to our employees at no cost to them. (Name of responsible person or department) ensures that health care professional(s) responsible for employees hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up are given a copy of OSHAs bloodborne pathogens standard. The provisions of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and Biosafety Manual are the basis for the Boston University compliance program and all employees, contractors and visitors are required to follow the requirements described in this Exposure Control Plan. These findings are to be used to determine efficacy of equipment as well as service or maintenance requirements. Take our bloodborne pathogens quiz to see if youd benefit from BBP training. Exposure Control Plan written plan to eliminate or minimize occupational exposures. Both front-line workers and management officials are involved in this process in the following manner: (Describe employeesinvolvement)___________________(Name of responsible person or department) is responsible for ensuring that these recommendations are implemented. Bench tops, counters and all other equipment used to work with blood and OPIM must be disinfected at the end of each work day, when work surfaces are contaminated, or after a spill. 0000002883 00000 n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. 0000017028 00000 n In view of the above, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all human blood and OPIM be considered infectious unless the source is known with certainty to be non- infectious. But of course, sometimes you just dont know, so safety is recommended. A written Exposure Control Plan must be developed and implemented for all employees with potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens. Bins and pails (e.g., wash or emesis basins) are cleaned and decontaminated as soon as feasible after visible contamination. ), the following activities will be performed: ADMINISTRATION OF POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP. Occupational exposure means any reasonably anticipated eye, skin, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact (i.e., needlestick) with blood or other potentially infectious materials). Cutaneous exposure involving large amounts of, or prolonged contact with, blood or OPIM especially when the exposed skin is chapped, abraded, or afflicted with dermatitis (1) Wash, the affected area with soap and running water, Use disinfectant on the affected area if available, After first aid treatment, the employee shall report the incident to his/her supervisor. 0000134604 00000 n All employees using PPE must observe the following precautions: The procedure for handling used PPE is as follows: ______(may refer to specific procedure by title or number and last date of review; include how and where to decontaminate face shields, eye protection, resuscitation equipment)___________________________________________________________________________. Medical records are maintained for each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020, Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records.. Personnel will wash hands as soon as possible after removal of gloves or other PPE. 1: Medical and training records are required to be maintained in conjunction with this Plan. It is the policy of Boston University (BU) to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, including those who work with human and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). 0000207621 00000 n In addition, the. 0000001587 00000 n Develop an effective written hazard communication, Ensure that engineering controls, such as biological safety cabinets or sharps containers are, Develop safe work practices and procedures, as well as internal notification procedures to report. A bloodborne pathogen can be best defined as: Microscopic organisms present in human blood which cause serious and often fatal disease in humans. When revised MSDSs are received, the following procedures will be followed to replace old MSDSs: (Name of responsible person and/or position) is responsible for the Hazard Communication Program and will ensure that all program elements are carried out.