This course covers OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 regarding healthcare worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It gives an overview of the standard, and addresses specifics on what employers are required to do when an incident occurs, protective measures employers need to take, equipment available to reduce the risk of incidents, and information about management and use of sharps and catheters.
1. Be familiar with OSHA standards related to healthcare worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
2. Know what is legally required of employers to protect healthcare workers from incidents.
3. Know what employers are legally required to do to care for healthcare workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens.