Note
This sample plan is provided only as a guide to assist in complying with 29 CFR 1910.1030, OSHA's Bloodborne pathogens standard. It is not intended to supersede the requirements detailed in the standard. Employers should review the standard for particular requirements which are applicable to their specific situation. Employers will need to add information relevant to their particular facility in order to develop an effective, comprehensive exposure control plan. Employers should note that the exposure control plan is expected to be reviewed at least on an annual basis and updated when necessary.

Infection Control Plan

Policies and Procedures of

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Introduction

The purpose of this infection control plan is to outline those procedures to be implemented in the audiology environment for purposes of eliminating or minimizing potential transmission of infectious organisms among patients, employees, or other individuals gaining access into the clinical environment.

In accordance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, the following infection control plan has been developed to address specific tasks inherent to the practice of audiology and to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious bodily substances. While direct exposure to blood may be remote, this plan is intended to protect employees and patients from such possibility and to reduce exposure to non-bloodborne pathogens that may potentially play a role in disease transmission.

It is the policy of this audiology practice that all blood and bodily substances will be regarded as infectious or hazardous. Bodily substances include all bodily fluids, excretions, secretions, tissues, sputum, or other drainage from patient or employee. Universal precautions will be standard for all patient contact to prevent contact with such substances. It is the policy of this clinic that all procedures and policies will be applied and followed for each patient.

In according with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), the infection control plan is comprised of the following sections:

Section 1:    Categorization of Employees

Section 2:    HBV Vaccination

Section 3:    Training Plan and Training Records

Section 4:    Engineering Controls and Work Practice Controls

Section 5:    Emergency Procedures

Section 6:    Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up

The policies and procedures have been designed to minimize or prevent transmission of potentially infectious organisms among patients and employees and consistent with the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.