Infection, Prevention and Control: Preventing Bloodborne Pathogens Guide
Students are required to complete the OSHA training annually. The Bloodborne Pathogen Policy is an institutional policy that charges the Student Health and Wellness Center and the Safety Officer with ensuring that all students are safe from infectious and/or hazardous conditions. All institutional policies can be found in Policy Manager via MSM connect / resources. The Infection Control Handbook addresses OSHA requirements in addition to bloodborne Pathogen exposures and needle sticks. ICH also addresses environmental hazards and disease entities based on state and federal regulatory requirements.
ALL blood borne pathogen or bodily fluid exposures must be reported SHWC and to the Supervising Provider using the needlestick incident report form within 24 hours. PA students must report to their Program Director. It is crucial that an incident report is completed. The AUCC-SHWC will submit a medical insurance claim for the labs and treatment after occupational exposure, however students are responsible for costs beyond the insurance claim. Institutional Clinical agreements provide immediate and initial prophylactic treatment for medical students exposed to biohazards necessitating medical management. When required, medical treatment including labs are provided by SHWC in collaboration with the Infectious Disease Specialist when indicated.
Bloodborne Pathogens
- Bloodborne Pathogen Presentation
- Bloodborne Pathogens Test
- Bloodborne Pathogen Policy For Students
- Needlestick Incident Report Form
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