Exposure Control Plan Flashcards
Who is the point of contact for infectious disease exposure notification?
Safety Officers
OSHA mandates medical records of occupational infectious disease exposures be kept for employees how long from the date of separation?
30 years from the date of separation
Who maintains medical records if treatment is required after an infectious disease exposures?
IDP ( Infectious Disease Physicians)
Injuries from sharps are recorded where?
OSHA 300 injury Log
What mask must be considered for overdose incidents?
N95
What mask are to be used during incidents of suspected fentanyl use?
P100 mask
Can you wear you Class C and D station uniforms at home?
No and should be laundered at work
Fire stations with two washing machines should?
Designate one for uniform cleaning and one for linens and kitchen towels
FF must utilize what when obtaining IV access
Chux Pads
What is the command used to alert other employees on scene that the sharps are properly disposed?
“Sharps only”
Command used when handing off a sharp to another employee for disposal?
“Passing Sharps”
Is Emergency Response equipment such as Tier 1 bag, EPCR IPAD allowed in fire station living area or kitchen?
No. Emergency response equipment is not authorized in fire living area
How should we clean Large pieces of equipment such a as backboards?
Sprayed with a bleach solution.
Allow to remain wet for a max of ten mins before wiping down
Who should FRD contact if grossly contaminated equipment is found in the”clean” holding area at the hospital?
ER charge nurse
Where are Immunization records kept?
In personal medical files at the PSOHC
Virginia Task Force 1 members are require additional vaccinations for deployment?
Yellow Fever
Measles
Polio
Meningococeal disease
What is “Risk” exposure?
blood or body fluid exposure to intact skin for a period longer than 30 mins
What is “Non-Risk” exposure?
Blood or body fluid contact with intact skin for less than 30 mins
If the source pt refuses, THE EMS supervisor may request?
to draw blood for testing
If the Source PT refuses transport?
notify SAFO, request EMS supervisor
Animal Bites, we should?
Request Animal Protection
Notify SAFO
note type of animal and keep animal away if possible
Submit injury packet
Regarding medical confidentiality. The only deviation to the policy is?
if the exposure to one employee poses a secondary risk to other employees
If off duty exposure happens?
contact the on duty SAFO or UFO
