Occupational Exposure Control Plan

Questions and Answers

What is the frequency of blood-borne pathogen training offered to employees?

Monthly

Quarterly

Bi-annually

Annually (correct)

All employees are required to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.

False

What should employees report to the Service Supervisor prior to commencing work?

Cuts, scrapes, wounds, skin rashes, chapped skin, or dermatitis.

Gloves must be worn by occupationally exposed employees who are in direct contact with _________________.

blood, certain body fluids, and mucus membranes or non-intact skin. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with their corresponding purpose:

Gloves = Protect hands Eye Shields = Protect eyes Masks = Protect nose, mouth mucous membranes Gowns or Plastic Aprons = Protect clothing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of blood-borne pathogen training?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Employees who decline the Hepatitis B vaccine will not be able to work with clients.

False Signup and view all the answers

What should staff do to reduce the risk of infection?

Practice safe Hand Washing techniques. Signup and view all the answers

ABUNDANCE OF HOME CARE shall ensure that a copy of the _________________ is accessible to employees.

Exposure Control Plan Signup and view all the answers

Who offers blood-borne pathogen training to employees?

A and B Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exposure Plan Policy

Overview of the plan will be conducted before any employee with potential occupational exposure provides indirect client care.
A copy of the Exposure Control Plan is accessible to employees.
Blood-borne pathogen training is offered to all employees during orientation prior to client care and on an annual basis.

Employee Responsibilities

Employees understand and comply with standard precautions and work controls.
Each employee receives information on the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Employees are offered the Hepatitis B vaccine at no cost if they accept.
Employees who decline the vaccine must sign a Declination Form.
Employees can still receive the vaccine at no cost if they change their mind later.

Medical Records and Reporting

Confidential medical record files are established and maintained for each employee.
Employees report to the Service Supervisor any cuts, scrapes, wounds, skin rashes, chapped skin, or dermatitis before commencing work.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Gloves must be worn by occupationally exposed employees in direct contact with blood, certain body fluids, and mucus membranes or non-intact skin.
Protective eye shields, masks, and gowns or plastic aprons must be worn when splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids are likely to occur.
Staff practice safe Hand Washing techniques to reduce the risk of infection.

PPE Availability and Usage

Appropriate PPE specific to job tasks is always available to staff.
Gloves, gowns, and equipment to protect against fluid splashes are provided when there is a likelihood of sprays or splashes occurring.
Additional PPE equipment is available in the Agency's office.
Staff are advised to restock PPE when their supply is running low.

Incident Protocol

Any area with blood or body fluids contamination is cleaned as soon as possible.
If a staff member reports an incident of exposure by a blood-borne pathogen, the Service Supervisor initiates exposure incident protocols, including testing as appropriate.