File: GZAA

PERSONNEL TRAINING-VIRAL INFECTIONS

Employees will be trained regarding bloodborne pathogens at the time of initial assignment to tasks where exposure may occur and annually, during work hours. Additional training will be provided whenever there are changes in tasks or procedures which affect employee’s occupational exposure; this training will be limited to the new exposure situation.

The training approach will be tailored to the educational level, literacy, and language of the employees. The training plan will include an opportunity for employees to have their questions answered by the trainer. (See Exhibit XI in Appendix)

The Executive Director for Human Resources will coordinate the training with the Division’s registered nurses. The following content will be included:

1. Explanation of the bloodborne pathogens standard;

2. General explanation of the epidemiology, modes of transmission and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;

3. Explanation of this exposure control plan and how it will be implemented;

4. Procedures which may expose employees to blood or other potentially infectious materials;

5. Control methods that will be used at this facility to prevent/reduce the risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials;

6. Explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;

7. Information of the hepatitis B vaccination program including the benefits and safety of vaccination;

8. Information on procedures to use in emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;

9. What procedure to follow if any exposure incident occurs;

10. Explanation of post-exposure evaluation and follow-up procedures.

Adopted:

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Legal Refs: Code of Virginia, section 22.1-271.3

Cross Refs: EBAB Reporting of Possible Exposure to Viral Infections

JHCC Communicable Diseases

JHCCA Student/Staff Bloodborne Contagious or Infectious Diseases

Rockingham County Public Schools “Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan”

7/01 RCPS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD