Bloodborne Pathogens Manual

14 Bloodborne Pathogens Manual working days of the completion of the evaluation. The opinion will be limited to the following, (any other information will remain confidential): ¤¤ Recommendations as to the limitations of the individual’s ability to receive Hepatitis B vaccination ¤¤ Specific findings or diagnoses which are related to the individual’s ability to receive Hepatitis B vaccination ¤¤ Statement that the individual has been informed of the results of the evaluation and any medical conditions resulting from exposure to human blood or other PIMs that require further evaluation or treatment All medical records will be kept for 30 years after the employee separates from Iowa State University. Training All personnel required to participate in the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program must receive initial training and annual retraining. New personnel must be trained prior to working with human blood or other PIMs. Individual supervisors are responsible for providing training that is specific to each work site. How to Get Training Required training may be accomplished by completing the Bloodborne Pathogens and Sharps Safety Online Training Module, through the Learn@ISU. Training Records Each department must maintain a copy of the current training status of all affected personnel. This documentation will include the dates of training, the instructor’s name, and the signatures of the individuals who have received the training to signify that they have received and understood the information and will comply with the requirements of this program. All training records must be kept for at least three years from the time the training is given. Safe Work Practices Universal Precautions All personnel participating in the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program must practice Universal Precautions. Using Universal Precautions means that all human blood and other PIMs are treated as if they contain bloodborne pathogens. Universal Precautions work by preventing human blood and other PIMs from invading the body through typical routes of entry. The routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens include: