DB 09-10 Emergency Medical Services Eye Protection Policy

Question 1

Rescuers’ eyes are particularly vulnerable to bodily substances via:

Answer 1

-splash

-cough

-spit

-mechanical actions.

Question 2

Effective immediately all members INVOLVED in patient care shall wear protective eyewear at all times.

The definition of patient care is intended to reflect the delivery of EMS attention to persons who are ill or injured as well as?

Answer 2

By all members who have the potential of exposure to infectious materials, including:
-body substances
-contaminated medical supplies and equipment
-contaminated environmental surfaces

Question 3

The intent of this policy is to prevent inadvertent or unanticipated exposures of foreign substances to members’ eyes - therefore what members of the healthcare team shall wear eye protection?

Answer 3

-All members of the healthcare team shall wear eye protection

(AS A RULE when members place latex gloves on, they should also put on eye protection.)

Question 4

What two forms of EMS eye protection does the LAFD provide?

Answer 4

-Face shields (to be placed over prescription glasses)

-EMS protective glasses

Question 5

EMS Glasses:

Answer 5

-shall be provided to each member

-stored in provided protective pouch

-carried within reach

-Exchanged on a 1 for 1 basis

-Scratches or abrasions that impede vision shall be replaced with replacement lenses.

-should not be used in situations other than EMS care

Question 6

Infectious disease exposures to the eyes are considered a Level ___ exposure.

Answer 6

III

Question 7

the Department relies heavily upon _________ to evaluate potential risk and ensure steps are taken to minimize the risk of injuries to our members.

Answer 7

Company Officers