Protocols for Occupational Blood, Body Fluid & Respiratory Exposures for Portland Fire & Rescue Employees

Question 1

The Purpose of these protocols, in addition to meeting the _____ Blood borne Pathogen Standard, is to provide guidance towards comprehensive exposure investigation,

Answer 1

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 2

If Janet does not respond to a page or phone call within 15 minutes of reportable
exposure ____

Answer 2

contact EMS Deputy Chief Ryan Gillespie at 503-778-3558 (pager).

Question 3

Sending the exposed firefighter to the emergency room for follow-up requires
authorization of the ___

Answer 3

on-duty C-103!

Question 4

The company officer shall call the BC then C-103, if authorized, then ensure
completion and routing of all applicable forms by ____ the exposure
or injury occurs.

Answer 4

the end of the shift

Question 5

Who is The Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO)

Answer 5

Janet Woodside

Question 6

ORS 433.085 allows, emergency medical services provider, licensed health care
provider or firefighter who in the performance of the individual’s official duties
comes into contact with the bodily fluids of another person may seek to have the
source person tested for ____

Answer 6

HIV and hepatitis B or C

Question 7

What is level 1 exposure

Answer 7

Exposure-contact limited to being in the presence of a patient suspected
communicable disease

Question 8

what is level 2 exposure

Answer 8

Contact with blood/body fluids on intact skin, clothing or
equipment