OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Questions and answers
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Make available post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to any occupationally exposed worker who
experiences an exposure incident - no cost to the worker
documenting route of exposure
testing for HBV and HIV
offer counseling, etc.
diagnosis must remain confidential
Protections from OSHA's Blood...
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Make available post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to any occupationally exposed worker who
experiences an exposure incident - no cost to the worker
documenting route of exposure
testing for HBV and HIV
offer counseling, etc.
diagnosis must remain confidential
Protections from OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard - standard's requirements state what
employers must do to protect workers who are occupationally exposed to blood or other potentially
infectious material
What does OSHA stand for? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA - branch of department of labor
established by law in 1971
Goal: worker's safety
has the authority to require and enforce compliance with recommended infection-control practices and
procedures
Who does OSHA apply and not apply to? - Applies to employees and work place
not to the owners
What does CDC stand for? - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC - Branch of the Heath & Human Services
states have adopted these guidelines as law
, State Boards adopted guidelines as standard
not a regulatory agency (make "suggestions")
Who/what does the CDC apply to? - to patients and health care settings
protects healthcare providers and patients
When was "Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings" released by the CDC and
adopted by majority of states as regulation? - 2003
What does OSHA stand for? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA - branch of department of labor
established by law in 1971
Goal: worker's safety
has the authority to require and enforce compliance with recommended infection-control practices and
procedures
OSHAS's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard - bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms
present in the blood that can cause disease in humans
includes Hep B,B, HIV, etc.
What must employers do to follow the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? - 1. Establish an
exposure control plan (written plan to eliminate or minimize occupational exposures)
2. must update the plan ANNUALLY (update this including new employees and incidents, new
technology, etc.)
Implement the use of universal precautions - treating all human blood and OPIM as if known to be
infectious for bloodborne pathogens
Identify and use engineering controls - devices that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens
hazard from the workplace
ex. sharps disposal containers, self-sheathing needles, needleless systems, etc.
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