Policy Manual sample

MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. 227 • In order to ensure effectiveness, education and evaluation of new safety devices and engineering controls will be an ongoing practice at this facility. Every effort will be made to provide and maintain an adequate sharps injury protection program. RECORD KEEPING: • Sharps Injury Log: • The __________________ is responsible for maintenance of the confidential Sharps Injury Log, which is located in a secure file cabinet in the __________________ office. • Sharps injuries involving contaminated objects are recorded on:  The Sharps Injury Log  The OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses  The OSHA 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report • The Sharps Injury Log shall contain at a minimum:  The route(s) of exposure  An explanation of and circumstance(s) under which the incident occurred  The type and brand of device involved in the incident  The department or work area where exposure occurred. • The Sharps Injury Log shall be maintained for three (3) years following the end of the calendar year to which they relate.