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Which of the following is considered a bloodborne pathogen according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a bloodborne pathogen according to the text?
- E. coli bacteria
- Meningitis virus
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) (correct)
- Influenza virus
What constitutes a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incident?
What constitutes a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incident?
- Contact with airborne pathogens
- Contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials through specific means (correct)
- Contact with dirty water
- Contact with non-infectious materials
How are 'emergencies' defined in the context of the standard operating procedure?
How are 'emergencies' defined in the context of the standard operating procedure?
- Injuries and illnesses that are minor and do not require medical attention
- Non-urgent medical conditions
- Severe injuries and/or illnesses requiring immediate medical attention (correct)
- Injuries and illnesses requiring long-term treatment
What are Bloodborne Pathogens according to the text?
What are Bloodborne Pathogens according to the text?
What should an employee do when reporting an on-the-job injury and/or illness?
What should an employee do when reporting an on-the-job injury and/or illness?
What is required to be included in the Employee Injury and Investigation Report?
What is required to be included in the Employee Injury and Investigation Report?
What should be done if no medical attention is required for an on-the-job injury?
What should be done if no medical attention is required for an on-the-job injury?
In which scenario should the employee use the nearest emergency room for treatment?
In which scenario should the employee use the nearest emergency room for treatment?
What is required if an employee wishes to see a physician of their own choosing?
What is required if an employee wishes to see a physician of their own choosing?
When must the authorized doctor complete the Florida Workers' Compensation Uniform Medical Treatment/Status Reporting Form?
When must the authorized doctor complete the Florida Workers' Compensation Uniform Medical Treatment/Status Reporting Form?
What should an employee do if they cannot attend a scheduled medical appointment?
What should an employee do if they cannot attend a scheduled medical appointment?
Who is responsible for notifying the employee’s bureau or district commander in case of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Who is responsible for notifying the employee’s bureau or district commander in case of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Where should supervisors accompany employees for treatment depending on the time of day?
Where should supervisors accompany employees for treatment depending on the time of day?
What should be done if an employee is exposed to bloodborne pathogens?
What should be done if an employee is exposed to bloodborne pathogens?
Who is responsible for forwarding a copy of the completed form to the chief of police through chain of command?
Who is responsible for forwarding a copy of the completed form to the chief of police through chain of command?
When can Fire Rescue Services be used for treatment of minor injuries?
When can Fire Rescue Services be used for treatment of minor injuries?
What should be done if there was prolonged exposure of blood to intact skin?
What should be done if there was prolonged exposure of blood to intact skin?
Who should act as an advocate for the exposed employee?
Who should act as an advocate for the exposed employee?
How soon should the Employee Injury and Investigation Report be faxed to Risk Management?
How soon should the Employee Injury and Investigation Report be faxed to Risk Management?
Who will coordinate all future medical treatment and appointments for the employee after a bloodborne pathogens exposure incident?
Who will coordinate all future medical treatment and appointments for the employee after a bloodborne pathogens exposure incident?
When should the Employee Injury and Investigation Report be filled out?
When should the Employee Injury and Investigation Report be filled out?
Who is responsible for maintaining contact with the TPA adjustor, supervisor, Department timekeeper, and Professional Standards Bureau?
Who is responsible for maintaining contact with the TPA adjustor, supervisor, Department timekeeper, and Professional Standards Bureau?
What action should be taken by the watch commander or his/her designee in case of an exposure incident?
What action should be taken by the watch commander or his/her designee in case of an exposure incident?
When will the employee be assigned a TPA adjustor by Risk Management?
When will the employee be assigned a TPA adjustor by Risk Management?
