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• Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials. • An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs. Include the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up to be made available. • Information on the post -exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer will provide for the employee following an exposure incident. • Explanation of the color and word codes which are in place on containers around work stations. • Provision of an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with person conducting the training session. • Post -Exposure Evaluation and Follow -Up 6.4.2. Post -Exposure Procedures — Follow the steps listed below after exposure to blood or other infectious materials. • Cleanse area immediately following exposure. • Notify your supervisor after cleaning the exposed area. • Obtain counseling immediately (will be provided by Sierra Occupational Services Medical Clinic), no later than one hour after exposure. • A physician will evaluate the employee immediately following counseling and if appropriate, order baseline lab work. The employee will be notified of positive results as soon as they are available. • Management is responsible for completing an Employee First Report of Injury. • The physician will determine the status of employee. The physician will offer the immunization and vaccines as needed. • The employee's physician will notify the employee regarding recommendations for enrollment into the CDC Health Care Worker Exposure Program. • If the employee consents to baseline blood collection, but does not give consent at that time for HIV serologic testing, the sample shall be preserved for at least 90 days. If, within 90 days of the exposure incident, the employee elects to have the baseline sample tested, such testing shall be done as soon as feasible. 6.4.3. Information provided to the healthcare profession: • A copy of OSHA Standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CRF Part 1910 — 1030) and the California Code of Regulations Title 8 Section 5193 Blood Borne Pathogens will be provided to the Healthcare Professional administering the Hepatitis B vaccine. • The following will be provided to the Healthcare Professional evaluating an employee after an exposure incident: • A copy of OSHA Standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 DFR Part 1910 — 1030) and the Cal. Code of Reg. Title 8 Section 5193 Blood Borne Pathogens. • A description of the exposed employee's duties as they relate to the exposure incident. 12.09 -22-