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DePaul’s Exposure Control Overview
DePaul’s Exposure Control Policy
DePaul is committed to providing a safe, healthy and therapeutic environment for consumers, staff, visiting family members and friends.
Through education and adherence to strict guidelines, DePaul helps protect both you and those around from getting or spreading an infection.
What is an infection?
An infection results when germs invade the body. They multiply in the body and can
cause a variety of illnesses which can be spread to others
What symptoms could indicate an infectious illness?
Fever
Vomiting or diarrhea
Rashes, open wounds or sores
What is the definition of universal precautions? Universal precautions are simple infection
control measures that reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens through exposure to blood or body fluids among patients and health care workers.
Under the “universal precaution” principle, blood and body fluids from all persons should be considered as infected.
How can you follow universal precautions?
Wash your hands frequently and if they accidentally become contaminated with blood/body fluids. This is the single most important procedure to prevent infection. Hands should be washed thoroughly and immediately with soap and the warmest possible running water.
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Wear gloves when handling blood specimens, blood-soiled items, body fluids, excretions and secretions, as well as surfaces, materials, and objects that may have had contact with fluids.
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Practice using gloves correctly while being supervised
Change bandages if they become wet or soiled.
Exercise caution to avoid accidental punctures or cuts from sharp instruments
Do not recap, bend, clip, remove or break needles after use. Immediately dispose of needles, syringes, blades, etc., into puncture‑resistant sharps containers
For resuscitation, use protective devices, mouth protectors, pocket facemasks, or other ventilation devices
Avoid contact with potentially infectious material to open skin lesions.
Handle soiled linen as little as possible. Use gloves and leak proof bags if necessary.
Items with blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be placed in a container which prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport. The container must be labeled or color-coded as shown in this picture. Appropriate containers are provided at each site. DePaul contracts with and appropriate service for disposal of contaminated material.
The worksite bust be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Employees will follow the method of decontamination outlined in the exposure control plan.
Hepatitis B vaccination Hepatitis B vaccination will be made available to all staff by DePaul at
the time of employment. Staff can accept or decline the vaccination. If at anytime the staff decided to have the vaccination it will be made
available within 10 days of the request. If the staff decline the Hepatitis B vaccine they must sign a declination statement.
Post Exposure Evaluation and Follow-upFollowing a report of an exposure incident staff will see the medical
doctor of their choice for evaluation and follow-up. A staff injury report will be filed with Human Resources to provide needed information and
to ensure the payment of medical bills.
Please sign the Exposure Control form and hand it into your supervisor
Further information on OSHA’S regulation on Bloodbourne Pathogens (@(CFR 1910.1030) is available online at
www.osha.gov/STLC/bloodbourne pathogens/index/html
DePaul’s Exposure Control Plan is available to staff in each program. If you would like a copy it can be requested through your supervisor or from the Quality Management Department
At this time please direct any questions you may have to your trainer.