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OAR 333-027-0155 — Infection Prevention and Control
OregonregulationOregon Health Authority· effective 2022-01-13
What this rule requires your agency to do
- 1Include a tuberculosis infection control plan in accordance with OAR 333-019-0041 (1).(OAR 333-027-0155 — Infection Prevention and Control)
- 2Develop policies and procedures covering standard precautions (hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, PPE), availability of PPE and equipment necessary to implement the plan of care, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B and HIV and other potentially infectious agents (3).(OAR 333-027-0155 — Infection Prevention and Control)
- 3Provide for appropriate disposal of sharp instruments in accordance with OAR 333-056-0050 (2).(OAR 333-027-0155 — Infection Prevention and Control)
- 4Develop an infection control program to prevent and control infections and communicable diseases (intro).(OAR 333-027-0155 — Infection Prevention and Control)
Applies to: personal care
Requires home health agencies to develop an infection control program to prevent and control infections and communicable diseases, including a TB infection control plan, appropriate sharps disposal, and written policies covering standard precautions (hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, PPE) and bloodborne pathogen exposure. Framework topic: Infection Prevention & Control.
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