Definitions Blood Human blood, components or products made from human blood. Contaminated Presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other infectious materials. All body fluids and blood are assumed to be contaminated. All members are volunteers. Team Leader Individual selected by Health and Environmental Manager to provide technical leadership to the medical emergency response team and to communicate with and help the Health and Environmental Services manager implement the medical emergency response program.
Leader is selected for each site.
Responsibilities Management Assures that Medical Emergency Response Team Members are qualified, properly trained, and skilled in safe conduct, potential hazards, and emergency procedures for protection against bloodborne pathogens. Health and Environmental Manger Determines, designs, communicates, and administers safety programs. Monitors and audits compliance to policies, procedures, and regulations, and reports non-compliant conditions to appropriate management for correction. Writes, publishes, and up-dates generic safety policies and procedures. Provides generic safety training.