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DocuSign Envelope ID:79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1 B20BD <br /> Orange County Emergency Services f <br /> Exposure Control Policy ` <br /> Standard Operating Procedures <br /> EC 7: Post Exposure Protocols: <br /> • Any personnel exposed to potentially infectious material will immediately wash <br /> the exposed area with soap and water or saline eyewash (if the eyes are <br /> involved) and contact the supervisor. <br /> • Any personnel having an occupational communicable disease exposure will <br /> immediately report the exposure to his or her supervisor. Needlestick injuries <br /> (whether used or not) will be reported to the supervisors and Exposure Control <br /> officers immediately. After proper notification to supervisors, call the Needlestick <br /> Hotline @ 966-4480 and answer all appropriate questions. <br /> • The personnel will fill out an exposure report form immediately following <br /> exposures: <br /> o Needlestick injury <br /> o Break in skin caused by a potentially contaminated object <br /> o Splash of blood or other potentially infectious material onto eyes, mucous <br /> membranes, or non-intact skin. <br /> o Other exposure that the personnel may feel is significant. <br /> • The report will include details as requested on the form. <br /> • The supervisor will review the exposure report and forward it to the Exposure <br /> Control Officer. <br /> • If volunteer fire personnel are involved, they should complete the same <br /> paperwork as EMS personnel, as well as any internal paperwork required. <br /> Copies of this documentation should be forwarded to the on-duty EMS supervisor <br /> immediately and Exposure Control Officer within 12 hours. <br /> Revised July,2018 <br />