Program Manual - Saint Louis University
Program Manual - Saint Louis University
Program Manual - Saint Louis University
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I. Pre-Placement Evaluation<br />
A. Medical history.<br />
B. Nurse exam.<br />
C. Physician review with further exam only as indicated by history or the job.<br />
D. Job description - review of essential functions of the job.<br />
E. Immunity to Varicella will be documented.<br />
F. Immunity to Rubella will be documented.<br />
G. Immunity to Measles will be documented.<br />
H. Immunity to Hepatitis B will be documented.<br />
I. Immunity to Tetanus will be documented.<br />
J. Absence of active pulmonary Tuberculosis will be documented.<br />
K. Respirator Fit Testing procedure will be done for all direct patient contact HCWs.<br />
L. Protective eye wear will be supplied to all direct patient contact HCWs.<br />
M. Education by use and demonstration of available needle-less systems and of available sharps with engineered<br />
sharps injury protection.<br />
N. Absence of artificial nails will documented for all direct patient contact HCWs.<br />
O. Education by use and demonstration of SLUCare approved hand hygiene program.<br />
II. Immunizations<br />
A. Hepatitis B Vaccination:<br />
This procedure is written to comply with 1910.1030 Occupational Safety and Health Standard – Toxic<br />
and Hazardous Substances – Bloodborne Pathogens. One of #1 - #5 must be completed.<br />
1. HCW provides documentation of positive quantitative antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen.<br />
2. If the HCW is in the process of getting the three-shot series, the series will be completed as appropriate.<br />
3. If the HCW has completed the three-shot series, quantitative antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen will be<br />
obtained.<br />
4. If the HCW has not received the vaccine previously, the three-shot series is initiated.<br />
5. If the HCW does not wish to receive the vaccine, a Hepatitis B vaccination refusal must signed.<br />
6. Follow up appointments.<br />
a. One month and six month vaccinations will be scheduled at Employee Health.<br />
b. One month following the completion of the three-shot series, quantitative antibody to hepatitis B surface<br />
antigen will be scheduled at Employee Health.<br />
1) If quantitative antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen is positive, no further action needed.<br />
2) If quantitative antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen is negative, a second three-shot series is<br />
initiated. One month following the completion of the second three-shot series, quantitative<br />
antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen will be obtained.<br />
a) If quantitative antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen is positive, no further action<br />
needed.<br />
b) If quantitative antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen is negative, the HCW is considered<br />
a non-responder. The HCW will be counseled regarding precautions to prevent HBV<br />
infection and the procedure for post-exposure evaluation in case of exposure to blood or<br />
other potentially infectious material.<br />
7. Follow up testing for existing HCWs:<br />
Quantitative antibody to Hepatitis B surface antigen testing is done following blood borne pathogen<br />
exposures if not previously documented in the Employee Health HCW file.<br />
8. Records of screening and/or vaccination will be maintained in the Employee Health HCW file.<br />
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