The following ECP is provided to eliminate or minimize WM occupational exposure to blood, bloodborne pathogens, or OPIM. This document is a key policy to assist in implementing and ensuring compliance with the standard, thereby protecting all WM and patients receiving care. This ECP includes:
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WM exposure determination
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Implementation of various methods of exposure control, including:
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Standard Precautions
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Transmission-based Precautions
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Work Practice Controls
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Management of Sharps
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Sharps Injury Log
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Instrument Handling
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Handpieces
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Engineering Controls
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Housekeeping and Spill Cleanup
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Labels
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Hepatitis B Vaccination
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Training
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Recordkeeping and documentation
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Waste Disposal
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Post-exposure Evaluation
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Exposure Incident Procedures
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Post-exposure Follow-up
