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9 * , 0 <br /> DELTA HEALTH CARE <br /> OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES <br /> required dose to complete the series will be available, but it will be paid for by the individual. <br /> These vaccinations will be provided under the supervision of a licensed physician/healthcare <br /> professional and according to the latest recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service. <br /> Prescreening may not be required as a condition of receiving the vaccine. Should booster doses <br /> later be recommended by the USPHS, employees/volunteers will be offered them. <br /> Employees/volunteers who choose not to accept the vaccine must sign a refusal form. Said <br /> individual may change their mind at a later date. However, they must notify their immediate <br /> supervisor in writing to request the vaccine. <br /> POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP: <br /> Any employee/volunteer who is exposed to infectious materials will be offered a confidential <br /> medical evaluation and counseling. Laboratory tests, if necessary, will be done by an accredited <br /> laboratory at no cost to the employee. <br /> The confidential medical evaluation will include: <br /> 1) Documentation of the circumstances of exposure; <br /> 2) Identifying and testing the source individual (if possible); <br /> 3) Testing the exposed employee's blood (with consent); <br /> 4) Post-exposure prophylaxis; and <br /> 5) Counseling and evaluation of reported illnesses. <br /> All incidents must be reported, in writing to the employee's immediate supervisor by the <br /> end of the work shift. <br /> The written report must include: <br /> 1) Name of employee. <br /> 2) Nature of incident. <br /> 3) Time and date of incident. <br /> 4) Name(s) of witnesses to incident. <br /> HAZARD COMMUNICATION: <br /> Universal Precautions are required throughout Delta Health Care. Sharps containers are used. <br /> Therefore, there are no special labels or signs required. <br /> INFORMATION AND TRAINING: <br /> All employees will receive training regarding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards within <br /> 90 days of the effective date, initially upon assignment and annually. <br /> 0SHA11% Page 3 of 4 <br /> Reviewed 1/94 <br />