Or. Admin. Code § 333-035-0190

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 333-035-0190 - Infection Control

A hospice program shall develop, implement and maintain an infection control program to prevent and control infections and communicable diseases. The program shall include at a minimum:

(1) A tuberculosis infection control plan in accordance with OAR 333-019-0041;

(2) Appropriate disposal of sharp instruments in accordance with OAR 333-056-0050;

(3) Development and maintenance of policies and procedures that include, at a minimum:

(a) Standard precautions such as hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, and personal protective equipment;

(b) Availability of personal protective equipment and other equipment necessary to implement plan of care; and

(c) Exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B and HIV and other potentially infectious agents.

(4) Education and training on infection control measures to staff, patients, and caregivers.

Or. Admin. Code § 333-035-0190

PH 6-2023, adopt filed 01/27/2023, effective 1/27/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 443.860

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 443.860