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According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of the plan?
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of the plan?
Which of the following job classifications is NOT listed as potentially exposed to blood or infectious materials?
Which of the following job classifications is NOT listed as potentially exposed to blood or infectious materials?
According to the passage, how often is the mandatory in-service training on HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases provided?
According to the passage, how often is the mandatory in-service training on HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases provided?
According to the passage, what is the exposure determination based on?
According to the passage, what is the exposure determination based on?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the scope of the plan?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the scope of the plan?
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What should be done with the exhaust fan and A/C when placing a facemask on a patient during transport?
What should be done with the exhaust fan and A/C when placing a facemask on a patient during transport?
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What is the recommended action when notifying the receiving facility about a possible infectious patient?
What is the recommended action when notifying the receiving facility about a possible infectious patient?
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What should be done with needles after use during emergency procedures?
What should be done with needles after use during emergency procedures?
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What type of disinfectant should be used to clean reusable equipment that has been contaminated?
What type of disinfectant should be used to clean reusable equipment that has been contaminated?
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What is the minimum contact time required for the disinfectant solution to be effective?
What is the minimum contact time required for the disinfectant solution to be effective?
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What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when performing decontamination of equipment?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when performing decontamination of equipment?
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What is the purpose of the utility sinks located at each station?
What is the purpose of the utility sinks located at each station?
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What is the recommended personal protective equipment for treating a patient with minor bleeding?
What is the recommended personal protective equipment for treating a patient with minor bleeding?
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What personal protective equipment is required for firefighters and other emergency responders?
What personal protective equipment is required for firefighters and other emergency responders?
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Where should food and beverages not be kept in work areas with potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials?
Where should food and beverages not be kept in work areas with potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials?
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What is the responsibility of the Infection Control Officer (ICO) mentioned in the text?
What is the responsibility of the Infection Control Officer (ICO) mentioned in the text?
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Which job classifications are considered at risk of occupational exposure according to the text?
Which job classifications are considered at risk of occupational exposure according to the text?
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What is the purpose of wearing disposable gloves during patient contact as outlined in the text?
What is the purpose of wearing disposable gloves during patient contact as outlined in the text?
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When should additional barrier precautions like mask, gown, respirator, and eye covering be worn?
When should additional barrier precautions like mask, gown, respirator, and eye covering be worn?
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What does the policy mandate for personnel regarding blood and other body fluids?
What does the policy mandate for personnel regarding blood and other body fluids?
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Who should the Infection Control Officer (ICO) maintain a liaison with according to the text?
Who should the Infection Control Officer (ICO) maintain a liaison with according to the text?
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How often should each rescue unit use the AeroClave for decontamination?
How often should each rescue unit use the AeroClave for decontamination?
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Which method of distributing the AeroClave solution involves using a wand similar to a paint sprayer?
Which method of distributing the AeroClave solution involves using a wand similar to a paint sprayer?
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What is the recommended equipment to wear when using the wand method for distributing AeroClave solution in poorly ventilated areas?
What is the recommended equipment to wear when using the wand method for distributing AeroClave solution in poorly ventilated areas?
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How long does each AeroClave application take to complete?
How long does each AeroClave application take to complete?
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Where are the instructions on how to use the AeroClave located?
Where are the instructions on how to use the AeroClave located?
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Which area should be vacated until the unit has completed decontamination during the fixed head operation of AeroClave?
Which area should be vacated until the unit has completed decontamination during the fixed head operation of AeroClave?
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What should personnel do immediately after being exposed to blood or body fluids?
What should personnel do immediately after being exposed to blood or body fluids?
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What is the primary method of exposure to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and syphilis?
What is the primary method of exposure to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and syphilis?
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What constitutes a "significant" exposure according to Florida Statute 381.004?
What constitutes a "significant" exposure according to Florida Statute 381.004?
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What should personnel do if they encounter a "Good Samaritan" who may have suffered a significant exposure to blood or body fluids?
What should personnel do if they encounter a "Good Samaritan" who may have suffered a significant exposure to blood or body fluids?
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How often should all bins, pails, cans, and similar receptacles be inspected and decontaminated?
How often should all bins, pails, cans, and similar receptacles be inspected and decontaminated?
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What should personnel do with broken glassware that may be contaminated?
What should personnel do with broken glassware that may be contaminated?
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When should contaminated work surfaces be decontaminated?
When should contaminated work surfaces be decontaminated?
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What personal protective equipment (PPE) should personnel use when handling potentially infectious materials?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should personnel use when handling potentially infectious materials?
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Who is responsible for notification, verification, treatment, and medical follow-up for exposed personnel?
Who is responsible for notification, verification, treatment, and medical follow-up for exposed personnel?
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What should an employee do if they are prescribed drug therapy following a significant exposure?
What should an employee do if they are prescribed drug therapy following a significant exposure?
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What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn during extrication procedures where blood is present or there is a possibility of being cut on sharp metal or glass?
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn during extrication procedures where blood is present or there is a possibility of being cut on sharp metal or glass?
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If facial protection is required, what is an acceptable substitute for a facemask?
If facial protection is required, what is an acceptable substitute for a facemask?
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What type of protection does the face mask portion of the SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) provide?
What type of protection does the face mask portion of the SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) provide?
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When should a gown, apron, or bunker coat and pants be worn?
When should a gown, apron, or bunker coat and pants be worn?
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How should contaminated clothing or bunker gear be handled?
How should contaminated clothing or bunker gear be handled?
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How should contaminated disposable equipment be handled?
How should contaminated disposable equipment be handled?
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What is required by the standard for maintaining a clean and sanitary work site?
What is required by the standard for maintaining a clean and sanitary work site?
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How often should the decontamination areas and bio-hazardous waste storage areas be cleaned and disinfected?
How often should the decontamination areas and bio-hazardous waste storage areas be cleaned and disinfected?
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What solution should be used for decontamination?
What solution should be used for decontamination?
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What personal protective gear should be worn while cleaning equipment and/or reusable supplies?
What personal protective gear should be worn while cleaning equipment and/or reusable supplies?
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What is the consequence of a worker refusing to undergo immunization or prophylaxis?
What is the consequence of a worker refusing to undergo immunization or prophylaxis?
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What is required by federal law for all personnel, according to the text?
What is required by federal law for all personnel, according to the text?
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What is the definition of 'bio-hazardous' waste, according to the text?
What is the definition of 'bio-hazardous' waste, according to the text?
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How should contaminated sharps be handled, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
How should contaminated sharps be handled, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
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How should bio-hazardous waste be labeled, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
How should bio-hazardous waste be labeled, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
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What is the maximum time period that bio-hazardous waste can be stored at the generating facility, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
What is the maximum time period that bio-hazardous waste can be stored at the generating facility, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
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What is the maximum weight limit for packages of bio-hazardous waste during transportation, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
What is the maximum weight limit for packages of bio-hazardous waste during transportation, according to the procedure outlined in the text?
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What should be used to clean surfaces contaminated with spilled or leaked bio-hazardous waste?
What should be used to clean surfaces contaminated with spilled or leaked bio-hazardous waste?
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What must accompany any equipment sent for repairs, according to the text?
What must accompany any equipment sent for repairs, according to the text?
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How often will training on blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases be conducted, according to the text?
How often will training on blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases be conducted, according to the text?
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What information will the company officer obtain before leaving the scene of a Good Samaritan exposure?
What information will the company officer obtain before leaving the scene of a Good Samaritan exposure?
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What will happen to the 'Good Samaritan' who was exposed?
What will happen to the 'Good Samaritan' who was exposed?
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Who will the ICO (Infection Control Officer) contact regarding the Good Samaritan exposure?
Who will the ICO (Infection Control Officer) contact regarding the Good Samaritan exposure?
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What is required for personnel regarding tuberculin skin testing?
What is required for personnel regarding tuberculin skin testing?
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What is required for personnel who choose to decline offered immunizations?
What is required for personnel who choose to decline offered immunizations?
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What immunizations will be offered to personnel according to the text?
What immunizations will be offered to personnel according to the text?
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What is the significance of Florida being a 'Presumptive Eligibility' state for emergency workers?
What is the significance of Florida being a 'Presumptive Eligibility' state for emergency workers?
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How will the medical treatment of the exposed person be coordinated?
How will the medical treatment of the exposed person be coordinated?
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What is the purpose of the Department Investigation Report (DIR) mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Department Investigation Report (DIR) mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of maintaining confidentiality regarding the results of the exposed person's medical treatment?
What is the purpose of maintaining confidentiality regarding the results of the exposed person's medical treatment?
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Study Notes
Infection Control and Prevention
- Facemasks should be worn during patient transport with exhaust fan on, A/C off, and rear windows open, if possible.
- Receiving facilities should be notified of potential infectious patients, and a negative pressure room should be requested if available.
- Artificial airways and resuscitative devices should be used instead of mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing.
Needle Safety
- Needles should not be recapped, bent, or broken after use to prevent accidental needle stick injuries.
- Needles should be placed in puncture-proof containers immediately after use.
Contaminated Equipment
- Personnel handling contaminated equipment should wear eye protection, disposable latex gloves, and aprons.
- Reusable equipment should be scrubbed, disinfected, and then wiped down with an EPA-approved tuberculocidal.
- Ambulance work areas and emergency stretchers should be wiped with absorbent toweling and then cleaned with an EPA-approved tuberculocidal.
- Monitoring equipment should be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol before being wiped down.
Work Area Restrictions
- Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, and handling contact lenses are prohibited in work areas where there is a risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Food and beverages should not be stored in areas where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present.
Personal Protective Equipment
- All personnel will be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) without cost.
- PPE will be chosen based on the anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Protective clothing, including turnout gear, helmets, and face shields, will be provided to each department member.
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
- Exposure to blood and body fluids can occur through percutaneous or permucosal exposure.
- A "significant" exposure includes exposure to blood or body fluids through a needle stick, instruments, or sharps, or exposure to mucous membranes or skin.
- Personnel who experience an exposure should report it immediately and seek medical treatment.
Treatment and Follow-up
- The ICO will coordinate source patient testing and provide treatment options to exposed personnel.
- Exposed personnel will receive counseling services and follow-up testing and care from the designated treatment facility.
"Good Samaritan" Exposure
- The company officer should determine if a "Good Samaritan" has suffered a significant exposure to blood or body fluids.
- If the exposure is significant, the Battalion Chief will be notified, and a Good Samaritan exposure form will be completed.
Communicable Disease Testing and Prevention
- Tuberculin skin testing is required for all personnel at the time of hiring or within 2 weeks of starting date.
- Annual skin testing will be required for all personnel.
- Immunizations will be offered at no charge to personnel according to CDC recommendations.
Presumptive Eligibility
- Florida is a "Presumptive Eligibility" state, which means that personnel who suffer a condition or impairment of health caused by hepatitis, meningococcal meningitis, or tuberculosis may be eligible for benefits.
- Personnel who decline offered immunizations will be required to sign a written declination.
Bio-hazardous Waste Disposal
- Bio-hazardous waste includes non-liquid human tissue, lab waste, discarded sharps, human blood, and body fluids.
- Bio-hazardous waste will be identified, segregated, and packaged in impermeable, red, polyethylene or polypropylene plastic bags.
- Sharps will be placed in rigid, leak-resistant, puncture-resistant containers.
Training
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Training for all personnel will be conducted prior to initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may occur.
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Training will include, but not be limited to, epidemiology and symptomatology of bloodborne and other communicable diseases, modes of transmission, and the Department's Exposure Control Plan.### Infection Control and Prevention
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Job classifications with potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials: none currently listed
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Job classifications with no risk of occupational exposure: Fire Mechanic, Office Specialists, Office Managers, Billing Employees, Logistics Employees, Communications Employees, Prevention/Inspectors, and Infection Control Officer
Infection Control Officer (ICO)
- Responsible for maintaining liaison with Fire Rescue Physician, Safety Committee, infection control representatives, and health care regulatory agencies
- Examine compliance procedures and engineering controls to ensure effectiveness
- Knowledgeable about bioterrorism pathogens, emerging infectious diseases, and CDC guidelines
- Coordinate administration of immunizations and infectious disease screening
Compliance Methods
- Universal precautions observed by all personnel to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials
- Engineering and work practice controls used to eliminate or minimize exposure
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) used when exposure remains after controls
- Training information and updates provided as outlined in this policy
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Department apparatus equipped with non-latex gloves, masks, protective eye wear, and disposable gowns
- Disposable gloves worn during all patient contact, including handling blood or body fluids, equipment, and cleaning/decontaminating equipment
- Gloves removed, hands washed, and new gloves applied if torn or punctured
- Additional barrier precautions worn when extensive exposure of blood or body fluids exists
Record Keeping
- All records required by OSHA Standard and Florida EMS office maintained by the Department
- AeroClave machine used for decontaminating vehicles, facilities, and equipment
AeroClave
- Used on a routine basis to minimize exposure risk from airborne and non-airborne diseases/illness
- Three ways to distribute AeroClave solution: port on the side of the ambulance, wand, and fixed head operation
- Each rescue unit uses AeroClave on a monthly schedule or more often as needed
- Instructions on how to use the AeroClave located on the machine itself
Housekeeping
- Work sites maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
- Written schedule for cleaning and method of decontamination required
- Contaminated laundry handled as little as possible, not sorted or rinsed, and washed in an approved commercial laundry
- Contaminated disposable equipment placed in a red bag before leaving the scene of an incident
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This quiz covers the training requirements for St. Johns County Fire Rescue personnel in accordance with various standards and acts related to bloodborne pathogens, including OSHA and NFPA guidelines. Topics include initial in-service training on HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases mandated by the State of Florida.