DB 09-10 Eye Protection Policy

Question 1

From 2006 to 2008, how many Level III exposures occurred to LAFD members?

Answer 1

123

Question 2

Of the 123 exposures, what percentage were to the eyes?

Answer 2

63 percent

Question 3

Ocular injuries create painful and potentially life-changing situations, made much worse when complicated with the threat of ____

Answer 3

infectious disease exposure

Question 4

Level III exposures result in ____ injury to the member, significant ____ stress, and have ___ impact on the department

Answer 4

• extended injury to member
• significant psychological stress to member
• economic impact on the department

Question 5

These exposures are predominantly the result of what to instances?

Answer 5

• Unanticipated bodily substance transfers from the patient directly to the rescuer
• inadvertent rescuer contact with equipment or materials contaminated by patient bodily substances

Question 6

Most of these exposures would be listed as “____.”

Answer 6

preventable

Question 7

Rescuers eyes are particularly vulnerable to bodily substances via what 4 methods?

Answer 7

• cough
• splash
• spit
• mechanical actions

Question 8

Routine wearing of emergency medical services protective eyewear can offer a significant level of ____ protection against airborne ___ produced during patient contact activities and from unanticipated ballistic debris (produced by rescue and extrication activities).

Answer 8

• passive protection against airborne pathogens

Question 9

Effective immediately all members involved in ____ shall wear protective eyewear at all times.

Answer 9

patient care

Question 10

What is the definition of patient care?

Answer 10

delivery of EMS attention to persons who are injured or ill, by all members who have the potential of exposure to infectious materials, including body substances, contaminated medical supplies and equipment, and contaminated environmental surfaces

Question 11

The intent of this policy is to prevent ___ or ____ exposures of foreign substances to members’ eyes - therefore all members of the healthcare team shall wear eye protection.

Answer 11

inadvertent or unanticipated exposures

Question 12

All members of the ____ team shall wear eye protection

Answer 12

healthcare team

Question 13

As a rule when members place ____ on, they should also put on eye protection.

Answer 13

latex gloves on - eye protection goes on

Question 14

The department provides how many forms of eye protection?

Answer 14

two forms

Question 15

What are the two forms of eye protection?

Answer 15

• Face shields

- protective glasses

Question 16

How are protective glasses labeled under the SRS system?

Answer 16

Glasses or Goggles with replaceable lens

Question 17

EMS glasses shall be provided to each member, and are to be stored in the provided _____ and carried within ____ at the member’s discretion

Answer 17

• protective pouch

- carried within easy reach at members discretion

Question 18

The EMS glasses are to be exchanged on a ____ basis and should not be used in situations other than ___

Answer 18

• one for one basis

- not used in situations other than EMS care

Question 19

What does the department provide to be placed over prescription glasses?

Answer 19

face shields

Question 20

Maintenance of EMS glasses is done in accordance with whose recommendation?

Answer 20

Manufacturers recommendation

Question 21

Scratches or abrasions that impede vision shall be replaced with ____

Answer 21

replacement lenses

Question 22

Who shall ensure that all members have the proper protective equipment while monitoring that the appropriate ordering and inventory controls are in place

Answer 22

Company Officers