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Hepatitis B VaccinePolicy for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incident as per OSHA regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030) Purpose: To ensure that ASC staff members are protected against potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens per OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.1030). Scope: This policy applies to all ASC staff members who may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during their duties. Policy: An exposure incident is defined as a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the performance of an employee's duties. Any spill or accident that results in an exposure incident must be immediately reported to the Infection Control Nurse, first-line leader, or another responsible person. The employer shall make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident. The employer shall provide a confidential medical evaluation and follow-up for the exposed employee, which shall include at least the following elements: • Documentation of the route(s) of exposure and the circumstances under which the exposure incident occurred. • Identification and documentation of the source individual, unless the employer can establish that identification is infeasible or prohibited by state or local law. The source individual's blood shall be tested as soon as feasible and after consent is obtained to determine HBV and HIV infectivity. • Collection and testing of blood for HBV and HIV serological status. • If the employee consents to baseline blood collection but does not consent to HIV serologic testing, the sample shall be preserved for at least 90 days. If, within 90 days of the exposure incident, the employee elects to have the baseline sample tested, such testing shall be done as soon as feasible • Post-exposure prophylaxis, when medically indicated, as recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service. • Counseling. • Evaluation of reported illnesses. The employer shall ensure that the healthcare professional evaluating an employee after an exposure incident is provided with the following: A copy of OSHA regulation 1910.1030 A description of the exposed employee's duties as they relate to the exposure incident Documentation of the route(s) of exposure and circumstances under which exposure occurred Results of the source individual's blood testing, if available. All medical records are relevant to the appropriate treatment of the employee, including vaccination status, which is the employer's responsibility to maintain. The employer shall obtain and provide the employee with a copy of the evaluating healthcare professional's written opinion within 15 days of the completion of the evaluation. The healthcare professional's written opinion for Hepatitis B vaccination shall include the following: Whether it is indicated for the employee If the employee has received such a vaccination The healthcare professional's written opinion for post-exposure evaluation and follow-up shall include the following: That the employee has been informed of the results of the evaluation That the employee has been told about any medical conditions resulting from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials which require further evaluation or treatment All other findings or diagnoses shall remain confidential and not be included in the written report. An employer must establish and maintain accurate medical records for each employee with occupational exposure. Records should include the employee's Name, hepatitis B vaccination status and dates, results of medical testing and follow-up procedures, healthcare professional's written opinion, and information provided to the healthcare professional. Records must be kept confidential and not disclosed without the employee's written consent, except as required by law. Records must be kept for at least the duration of the employee's employment plus 30 years. Form 7.041 Employee Consent Form for Testing for HBV and HIV Serological Status Following Accidental Exposure I, __________________________, understand that I have been involved in an accidental exposure incident and may be at risk for contracting Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) under 29 CFR 1910.1030. Therefore, following OSHA standards, I am being offered the opportunity to be tested for these viruses. I understand that the testing will involve a blood sample and that the results will be kept confidential and will only be shared with authorized personnel. I also understand that testing is voluntary and that I have the right to refuse to test. By signing this form, I consent to be tested for HBV and HIV following the accidental exposure incident. Signed: __________________________ Patient's Name: __________________________ Form 7.042 Patient Consent Form for Testing for HBV and HIV Serological Status Following Accidental Exposure I, __________________________, understand that a staff member involved in an accidental exposure incident may be at risk for contracting Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) following 29 CFR 1910.1030. Therefore, by OSHA standards, the staff member may be offered the opportunity to be tested for these viruses. I also understand that testing of my blood is necessary to determine if I am infected with HBV and HIV. The results will be kept confidential and only shared with authorized personnel. I understand that testing is voluntary and that I have the right to refuse to test. By signing this form, I consent to the staff member being tested for HBV and HIV and to my blood testing following the accidental exposure incident. Signed: __________________________ Form7.043 Refusal of Testing Patient/Employee (Circle One) I,_____________________________________, understand that I have the right to refuse testing for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) following an accidental exposure incident per 29 CFR 1910.1030. I understand that if I refuse to test, it may impact my ability to receive appropriate medical treatment and the healthcare facility's power to respond to the exposure incident. Following 29 CFR 1910.1030, The source individual's blood shall be tested as soon as feasible and after consent is obtained to determine HBV and HIV infectivity. The employer shall establish that legally required consent cannot be obtained if permission is not obtained. When the source individual's consent is not required by law, the source individual's blood, if available, shall be tested, and the results documented. Signed: __________________________7.012 Employee Health The Center provides a safe working environment for all employees through a collaborative effort with them and the organization’s infection control program to identify infectious conditions that may put staff, patients and visitors at risk. Health evaluations, immunity testing for measles, mumps rubella and chickenpox, tuberculosis screening and immunity testing for hepatitis B and if not immune either signs declination form or accepts 3 dose vaccine series. (Rrefer to the Employee and Occupational Health Section policy Chapter 3.21) It is the center’s policy to monitor Health Care Associated Infections (HAI) in patients and personnel working in the Center as part of its ongoing program in Infection Prevention and Control. Staff should be encouraged to stay home when they have signs and symptoms of an infectious disease. If a staff develops signs and symptoms while at work, the person of other personnel and patients who may have been exposed to a staff member with a communicable disease should be taken into consideration. Patients and personnel can be told that they were exposed to a certain disease without disclosing the index case’s identity. In addition we work together to provide an annual influenza vaccination program that includes all staff who have patient contact, and licensed independent practitioners. Environmental Rounds - Environmental rounds are performed daily by assigned staff members, ie. “safety officer”. Feedback on opportunities for improvement is given to the Infection Control Coordinator and QAPI committee and then reported to the board Education – Employee education includes: General information about infections Techniques for prevention, surveillance, investigation and control Review of policies and procedures related to infection control: (See attachment B, policy and procedure reference list) Employee health practices; refer to Administration 3.16 Orientation and Training Offer of Hepatitis B vaccination & post exposure evaluations Annual TB skin testing Provides access to influenza vaccinations. Educates staff and licensed independent practitioners about influenza vaccination; non-vaccine infection control measures (such as the use of Droplet Precautions); and diagnosis, transmission, and potential impact of influenza. Annually evaluates vaccination participation and non-participation in the influenza immunization program and reports to Department of Health. 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