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1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Unit 3 Bloodborne Pathogens Standards Form and open it in your preferred online document editor.
2. In the first section, answer the question regarding the three bloodborne pathogens that healthcare workers are at increased risk of being exposed to. Provide the names of the pathogens clearly.
3. Identify which agency developed the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard by entering the relevant agency name in the provided space.
4. Fill in who must adhere to the regulations in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, using clear and precise language.
5. Address how the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act has influenced the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard by detailing its positive effects on safety measures.
6. Complete the statement regarding the need for healthcare facilities to write an exposure control plan, specifically mentioning scenarios involving contact with blood or potentially infectious materials.
7. List the five essential pieces of information that must be included in the exposure control plan as required by the standard.
8. Indicate the section of employees that are offered a free Hepatitis B vaccination as part of the exposure control plan.
9. Write the measurements needed for making a bleach solution to disinfect spills, specifying how many parts of bleach to how many parts of water.
10. Complete the question about colors used to mark biohazardous waste, providing at least two color options.
11. Provide an example of a safer medical device that helps reduce injury in healthcare settings.
12. Answer the question about how often employees must complete refresher training on bloodborne pathogens.
13. State what an employee must do if they decline vaccination for Hepatitis B, including mention of the declination form.
14. Indicate the minimum number of years that an employee’s medical records must be retained after they leave the facility.
15. Fill in details regarding the record-keeping related to exposure incidents involving sharps.
16. Highlight the first steps an employee should take immediately after an exposure incident, such as washing the area and informing their supervisor.
17. Complete the section regarding follow-up actions after an exposure incident, including testing by a lab and the possible administration of antiviral medication.
18. Finally, ensure to review all your entries, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

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