INFECTIOUS DISEASE Presented by Kim Zapata NREMTP Ems
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Presented by Kim Zapata, NREMTP Ems Coordinator Medic One, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio
INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL PLAN • The purpose of the plan is to protect our employees from hazards associated with Bloodborne Pathogens • To provide appropriate treatment and counseling should an employee become exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens. PLAN
INFECTION CONTROL OFFICER • Responsible for overall management and support of the Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance program
DEPARTMENT OFFICERS & SUPERVISORS • Responsible for exposure control in their respective areas. • Works directly with the Infection Control Officer to ensure that proper exposure control procedures are followed
EMS COORDINATOR • Maintains up to date list of all employees who require training • Develops suitable education programs • Schedules periodic training • Ensures that proper documentation of training is kept • Reviews training program
EMPLOYEES • Know what tasks you perform that have occupational exposure • Attend annual Bloodborne pathogen training • Plan and conduct all operations in accordance with our work practice controls • Develop and practice good personal hygene habits
AVAILABILITY OF PLAN • Available at all stations • Dispatch Center • Fire Chief’s Office or Administration – Everyone should be familiar with the locations of the plan
REVIEW & UPDATE • Annually • Whenever NEW or MODIFIED tasks or procedures are implemented which affect Occupational Exposure • Whenever our jobs are revised such that NEW instances of Occupational Exposure may occur
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