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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
HEALTH AND SAFETY
203.010b INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING
EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 2007
Current Revision Date: 5/16/19 Next Revision Date: 5/16/24
Author’s Name/Rank: Kevin Reynolds, Fire Captain Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Christina Johnson,
Senior Administrative Clerk
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure members of the Fresno Fire Department
(FFD or Department) are current with infectious control standards when dealing with
bloodborne or airborne pathogens.
APPLICATION
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OPERATIONAL POLICY
All members providing emergency services shall be required to
complete:
o Infection control training prior to the time of assignment to tasks
where occupational exposure may occur
o Refresher infection control training at least annually thereafter
All infection control training materials shall be appropriate in content
and vocabulary to the educational level, literacy, and language of
members being trained.
Training shall be in compliance with Cal OSHA, Section 5193 of Title
8, Bloodborne Pathogens and shall include:
o An accessible copy of Cal OSHA, Section 5193 of Title 8 and an
explanation of its contents
o A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of
bloodborne diseases
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o An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne
pathogens
o An explanation of the Department exposure control program and
how the member can access a copy
o An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing
activities, which may involve exposure to blood and other
potentially infectious materials
o Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling,
decontamination, and disposal of personal protective equipment
o An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective
equipment
o Information on the Hepatitis B vaccine; its efficacy, safety, and
the benefits of being vaccinated. Advertising the vaccination
shall be provided at no charge.
o Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to
contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially
infectious materials
o An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident
occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the
medical follow-up shall be made available
o Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up the
Department is required to provide following an exposure incident
o An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding
required for bio-hazard materials; information on the proper
storage and disposal of bio-hazard materials
o Opportunity for interactive questions and answers
Infection control trainers shall be knowledgeable in all program
elements listed above, particularly as they relate to emergency
services provided by the Department.
Written records of all training sessions shall be maintained for three
years after the date on which the training occurs. Training records
shall include:
o Dates of the training sessions
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o Contents or a summary of the training sessions
o Names and qualifications of persons conducting the training
o Names and job titles of all persons attending the training
sessions
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 203.010, Infection Control
Section 203.010a, Health Maintenance
Section 203.010c, Personal Protective Equipment
Section 203.010d, Scene Operations
Section 203.010f, Post-Response
Section 203.010g, Post-Exposure Protocols
Section 203.010h, Station Environment
Section 203.010i, Compliance and Quality Monitoring/Program
Evaluation
Cal OSHA Title 8
Section 5193, Bloodborne Pathogens