8-08 Designated Officer

Question 1

Who are designated officers?

Answer 1

On duty PCs/ DCs

Question 2

What is an unprotected exposure? (3)

Answer 2

1. tissue under skin (bite that breaks skin)
2. body fluid in contact w/ non-intact skin (cut, chapped, abraded skin)
3. body fluid in contact with mucous membrane (eyes, nose, mouth, lungs)

Question 3

What is a High Risk Source? (8)

Answer 3

1. IV drug/ alcohol abuser
2. homeless population
3. recent international travel
4. sex worker
5. blood transmission 1978- 1985
6. current/ recent imprisonment
7. infants born to HIV+ women
8. recent exposure to HIV, Hep, TB, COVID-19, any contagious respiratory illness

Question 4

What are duties of personnel in regards to unprotected medical exposure? (3)

Answer 4

1. report a possible unprotected exposure to immediate supervisor
2. seek immediate medical care if req’d
3. complete a WIIR

Question 5

What shall immediate supervisor do in regards to unprotected medical exposure?

Answer 5

contact on-duty Desigated Officer asap

Question 6

Who coordinates transportation of affected personnel of unprotected medical exposure?

Answer 6

DC