OSHA & HIPAA Guidelines (9/5b) Flashcards
What does OSHA stand for (OSHA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA deal with (OSHA)
only blood borne pathogens
Blood borne pathogens (BBP) (OSHA)
Spread by blood and body fluids that can contain blood
EX: semen, vaginal secretions, amniotic fluid, spinal fluid, fluid around the heart, lungs, joints, tissues
Prevalent BBPs (OSHA)
HIV, Hep B, Hep C
Biggest BBP risk in healthcare (OSHA)
Hepatitis B
Modes of BBP transmission (OSHA)
Workplace: Puncture wounds, Open wound/broken skin, Mucous membranes
Outside of Work: Sexual contact, Drug use, Blood transfusion
Which BBP has a vaccination (OSHA)
HBV
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as part of Universal Precautions (OSHA)
Gloves, masks, protective clothing, protective eyewear, face shields
Glove types (OSHA)
Sterile (open wounds)
Examination
Utility (janitors)
What does CDC stand for (CDC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What does the CDC deal with (CDC)
Deals with bloodborne, airborne, and contact pathogens
CDC provides overarching guidelines, OSHA is specific to BBP
Standard Precautions (CDC)
Treat all patients as if they could be affected
Not just BBPs, all fluids but sweat
Contact Precautions (CDC)
Wear gowns and gloves
EX: with antibiotic resistant bacteria (MRSA, VRE, C Diff)
Airborne Precautions (CDC)
N95 Respirator, negative pressure
EX: pulmonary TB or chickenpox
Most important pathogen transmission prevention (CDC)
Hand hygiene
Post Exposure Response (CDC)
Wash exposed area Notify supervisor Inform Arcadia File report Doctor consult Baseline draw Prophylaxis as indicated
Clean Up Protocol (CDC)
Don gloves Wipe with a towel Dispose of properly Disinfect per protocol Allow surface to dry
What does HIPAA stand for (HIPAA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Protected Health Information (PHI) (HIPAA)
identifying information about a patient
EX: name, age, condition, etc.
Covered Entity (HIPAA)
doctor, data management, insurance company, etc.
Privacy Rule (HIPAA)
keeping information private
Security Rule (HIPAA)
protocol for how information/records are stored and transmitted
Patient Rights (HIPAA)
Receive written notice, have access to your own records, control disclosure, obtain records, amend records, accounting of PHI release
Emergency exception using professional judgement
Can waive signature on written policy
Disclosure (HIPAA)
To the individual
Accepted disclosure without authorization for need to know healthcare providers directly related to health care, insurance, public interest, limited data set
To others only with permission
Safeguards (HIPAA)
Minimum necessary
Written AND Electronic: medical records
Oral: conversations
