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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...

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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 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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