Sample Exposure Control Plan (Page 4 of 7) in pdf

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Regulated Waste:

• Contaminated sharps must be disposed of in approved containers immediately

after being used. Labelled, biohazard bags will be used for other regulated wastes.

Should a container or bag containing regulated waste become contaminated on

the outside, the contaminated container must be placed in another cointainer.

Laundry:

• Laundry that has been conatminated with blood or OPIM should be handled as

little as possible and must be placed in an appropriately marked bag at the location

where it was being used. Always use PPE when handling contaminated laundry to

avoid contact with blood or OPIM. Laundry will be cleaned at ___________________

Hepatitis B Vaccination

Hepatitis B vaccinations are available to employees who have been identified in the

exposure determination of the ECP at no cost after their first training or within 10 working

days of the initial assignment. Vaccinations should be conducted unless:

• The employee presents documentation that they have already received the vaccine

• Antibody testing shows the employee is immune

• A medical evaluation reveals that vaccination is contraindicated

Employees can choose to decline the vaccination and must sign a declination form which

must be maintained. The employees who decline vaccination can obtain the vaccination

at a later date at no cost.

(Insert Healthcare Professional who will

All employee vaccinations will be provided by

conduct the vaccinations)

and in accordance with U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines.

After the medical evaluation has been conducted, the healthcare’s professional written

opinion will be provided to the employee. The opinion will advise whether the employee

needs the vaccine or if it has been administered.

Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up

(Insert name of person)

(Insert

When an exposure incident occurs immediately contact

phone number of person)

(Insert

An immediate confidential medical evaluation and follow-up will be conducted by

Healthcare Professional who will conduct this)

. After initial first aid has been administered,

the following must be performed:

• Document how the exposure occurred and the routes of exposure

• Identify and document the source individual, unless identification is infeasible or

prohibited by state laws

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