Infectious Diseases | OSHA.gov - Occupational Safety and Health ...
Infection Control: Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities. Includes a link to a document (Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities) that presents evidence-based recommendations on the preferred methods for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient-care medical devices and for ...
Infectious Diseases Rulemaking | OSHA.gov | Occupational Safety …
OSHA is considering the need for a standard to ensure that employers establish a comprehensive infection control program and control measures to protect employees from exposures to infectious agents that can cause significant disease.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA standards for bloodborne pathogens (BBP, 29 CFR 1910.1030) and personal protective equipment (PPE, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I) require employers to protect workers from occupational exposure to infectious agents.
OSHA Healthcare Standards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Examples of OSHA standards related to healthcare include the Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Standard and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard. Both standards require employers to protect workers from occupational exposure to infectious agents.
eCFR :: 42 CFR 483.80 -- Infection control.
The facility must establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. …
5. Occupational Infection Prevention and Control: Education and ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Occupational IPC education and training programs are intended to increase HCP knowledge, competency, and practical skills about infectious diseases and their prevention. These programs are generally managed by the IPC program of a facility or HCO.
OSHA Regulation of Infectious Disease in Long Term Care
While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not currently have a specific infection prevention standard tailored for long term care facilities, it regulates employee exposure to infectious disease through the OSHA General Duty Clause and existing standards, like the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. OSHA is also drafting and ...
Introduction | Infection Control | CDC
Apr 12, 2024 · OHS provides critical services to HCP as part of a multifaceted approach to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. OHS responsibilities include identifying and managing infectious exposures and illnesses in HCP.
OSHA Field Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) Manual
To recognize, reduce, or prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace. This chapter promotes awareness, infection control practices, and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage for OSHA personnel.
OSHA Infection Control Resources - AAO
Make a plan for infection control with help from AAO and OSHA. Do you have an exposure control plan? Together with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), the AAO provides you with the resources you need to keep yourself, your staff, and your patients safe.