UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS PTA students receive coursework regarding the use of universal precautions at the beginning of the first session and continuing throughout their PTA coursework. Students must demonstrate an understanding of these concepts through test questions included on written examinations and utilization of universal precautions in all lab and clinical activities including but not limited to: • Blood and airborne pathogens
• Hepatitis B Immunization • Mechanisms of pathogen transmission • Appropriate disposal, labeling and housekeeping measures • Prevention of exposure to blood and airborne pathogens • Universal Precautions • Exposure Control, including determination of exposure and post-exposure reporting
In addition to any procedures the clinical site may have, the following procedure is to be followed by students and CIs in the event that an exposure to blood or body fluids via parental, mucous membranes, or open skin routes occurs while participating in clinical or laboratory experiences: Exposure Report: The exposure incident procedures of the clinical facility as they apply to students should be followed. • The student will seek immediate medical attention through either the employee health services of the clinical facility or the individual’s private physician. Payment of medical bills is the responsibility of the exposed individual. • The student will notify the ACCE within 24 hours. • The CI and the student will each complete and submit an original written report on the HU PTA Incident/Accident Report within two working days to the ACCE with the following information: o Date and time of exposure. EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS
o Details including procedure being performed, where and how the exposure occurred, if the exposure involved a sharp device, type and amount of fluid or material involved in exposure, and condition of skin, (e.g., intact, chapped, abraded) of student. o Information about exposure source or individual determining infection risk, when policies of facility do not prohibit direct release of this information. o Information about follow-up. of exposure, • The exposure incident report will be permanently placed in the student’s file. • The ACCE will notify the PTA Chair and the Executive Vice President.
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