Policy 06:02:00 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
Revision Responsibility: President/CEO Responsible Executive Office: President/CEO |
Purpose: To define college guidelines and procedures relative to bloodborne pathogen exposure by employees, including training, required precautions, and reporting of incidents. |
Policy: I. Application This policy applies to all employees of Platt College who by virtue of their job duties may occasion an occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens or bodily fluids contaminated by blood. II. Information for and Instruction of Employees A. New Employees
B. School of Nursing Employees School of Nursing employees shall also be provided individual program policies relative to blood borne pathogen exposure and must comply with policies of their affiliating clinical agencies. III. Personal Protective Equipment Appropriate personal protective equipment provided by Platt College shall be worn during any procedure or task that might permit occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. This includes, single use disposable gloves, goggles or other eye protection, CPR mouthpiece barrier shields, fluid-proof aprons or other appropriate apparel. Employees shall avoid the use of personal protective equipment that is cracked, peeling, badly discolored, having tears or punctures or other evidence of deterioration. IV. Hepatitis B Immunization Platt College will offer Hepatitis B Immunization to those employees whose duties involve a risk of direct exposure to blood borne pathogens. An information form will be provided to the employee at the time of employment explaining Hepatitis B immunization. An employee must sign a consent form indicating his or her understanding of the information and orientation to the program and consent or denial to receive the vaccination. These forms will be kept on file within the employee’s medical file. V. Exposure Incidents Employees who have an exposure incident will report to the appropriate administrator immediately and affiliating clinical for evaluation. Only approved medical providers may be used through the college’s insurance coverage. (All claims must be made within 24 hours of the incident.) Exposure incidents include, but are not limited to the following: A. Percutaneous (needle stick or cut) or mucous membrane (splash to eye, nasal mucosa or mouth) exposure to body fluids or cotton exposure to blood when the employee's skin is chapped, abraded or non-intact. B. Mucous membrane exposure during cardiopulmonary resuscitation if bleeding of face or mouth or open lesions of the lips or oral cavity is present in the victim. |
Created: August 6, 2009 |