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Amok DELTA HEALTH CARE OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES Sharps Containers will be placed in all areas where needles may be used. 1) Do not recap needles/lancets. 2) Do not carry used needles/lancets to other rooms. 3) Do not reuse needles/lancets. 4) Dispose of used needles/lancets immediately. SPECIMENS: All laboratory specimens should be handled in a manner which minimizes the possibility of contact. This includes pap smears, urine samples, wet mounts, biopsies and blood. 1) Wear gloves when handling. 2) Wrap specimens in appropriate container/bag. 3) Insert paperwork for proper identification. 4) Secure all lids/plugs to avoid spillage. 5) Immediately dispose of medium and/or containers. 6) Label all specimens correctly. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Delta Health Care will have on hand a supply of all necessary personal protective equipment. While not mandated by law, Delta Health Care requires that gloves are worn whenever an employee is liable to come in contact with bodily fluids/materials. 1) Gloves (all sizes). 2) Face masks. 3) Aprons (clothing protection). CLEANING/DECONTAMINATION: Following spillage of any bodily fluid the area must be cleaned and decontaminated. 1) Wear gloves to clean area. 2) Wipe up spillage with a paper towel. 3) Wipe area down with appropriate agent. HEPATITIS B VACCINE; Any person employed by Delta Health Care who will have direct patient contact, contact with patient specimens, or dirty instruments shall have the Hepatitis B Vapcine series or provide proof of having had the series. The series of three Hepatitis B immunizations will be paid for by the clinic for all full and part time employees in the job categories noted above. If any employee leaves employment, any osenz.,% Page 2 of 4 Reviewed 1/94