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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. NEEDLE SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF INJURY Model Exposure Control Plan The Model Exposure Control Plan is intended to serve as an employer guide to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. A central component of the requirements of the standard is the development of an exposure control plan (ECP). The Agency is committed to providing a safe a healthful work environment for our entire staff. In pursuit of this endeavor, the following exposure control plan (ECP) is provided to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 191 0. 1 030, ''Occupational Exposure to Bloodbome Pathogens." The ECP is a key document to assist our firm implementing and ensuring compliance with the standard, thereby protecting our employees. This ECP includes: 1. Determination of employee exposure. 2. Implementation of various methods, a. Including: i. Universal precautions ii. Engineering and work practice controls iii. Personal protective equipment iv. Housekeeping 3. Hepatitis B vaccination. 4. Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up. 5. Communication of hazards to employees and training. 6. Record keeping. 7. Procedures for evaluating circumstances surrounding an exposure incident. Methods of Implementation and Control Standard Precautions All employees will utilize standard precautions when caring for all patients. Exposure Control Plan All employees and contractors will be oriented to the Exposure Control Plan within 10 days of hire. The Administrator is responsible for reviewing and updating the ECP annually or more frequently if necessary to reflect any new or modified tasks and procedures, which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure. Engineering Controls and Work Practices Engineering controls and work practice controls will be used to prevent or minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The specific engineering controls and work practice controls used are listed below: 1. Safety lock syringes (to include insulin syringe) 2. Safety lock needles 3. Safety IN. access devices and connectors 4. Safety blood collection systems 5. Sharps collection system Sharps disposal containers are inspected and maintained or replaced by BFI Medical Waste every month or whenever month or whenever necessary to prevent overfilling. The Agency identifies the need for changes in engineering control and work practices through reviewing OSHA records and employee interviews. Home Health Agency Nursing Care & Procedures K-114