Exposure to communicable diseases

Question 1

Exposure to communicable diseases

Who releases a level 2 medical alert bulletin to all staff

Answer 1

Chief training officer (for severe outbreaks of communicable disease)

Question 2

Exposure to communicable diseases

If a FF is exposed the designated officer will review with the FF within _ hrs
If designated officer feels FF incurred a “risk exposure” who will he forward the report to?

Answer 2

• 2

- Medical officer of health

Question 3

Exposure to communicable diseases

What 4 universal precautions should be taken at medical calls for the prevention of skin mucous membrane exposure to blood borne and air borne diseases?

Answer 3

1. Wear protective barriers (gloves, mask etc) when required
2. Clean contaminated surfaces
3. Dispose of contaminated articles safely
4. Wash hands after patient contact. With sanitizer at the call and soap and water at the station