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Click to Go Back to Previous SectionPost-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up Requirements Under OSHA's Standard for Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

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Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
Exposure Incident Occurs







Employee
Reports Incident to Employer
Employer
Directs Employee to HCP

Sends to HCP:

  • Copy of Standard Job Description of Employee
  • Incident Report (Route, etc.)
  • Source Patient's Identity and HBV/HIV Status (if known)
  • Employee's HBV Status and Other Relevant Medical Information
Healthcare Professional (HCP)
Evaluates Exposure Incident

Arranges for Testing of Exposed Employee and Source Patient (if not known already)

Notifies Employee of Results of All Testing

Provides Counseling

Provides Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, if medically indicated

Evaluates Reported Illnesses

(Items above are CONFIDENTIAL)





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Receives HCP's Written Opinion arrow left Sends (Only) the HCP's Written Opinion to Employer:
  • Documentation that employee was informed of evaluation results and the need for any further follow-up; and
  • Whether HBV vaccine was received.


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Receives copy of HCP's Written Opinion arrow left Provides Copy of HCP's Written Opinion to Employee (within 15 days of completed evaluation)

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