Accident Management and Reporting Laser accidents will be reported to the University of Iowa Hospital Laser Committee. Other Hazards Control of other hazards associated with the laser operation shall be accomplished within the guidelines of current UIHC safety policy. The Department of Ophthalmology will establish and implement a medical surveillance program for staff and personnel who normally work in the NHZ associated with the operation of Class 3b and Class 4 lasers when the laser is functioning in its normal operative fashion. Documentation of examinations will be maintained in the UIHC hospital chart. The medical examination will include a baseline measurement of best-corrected visual acuity at distance in each eye and a complete eye examination including a dilated fundus exam.
Fundus photography is optional.
Medical examinations will be performed after any laser accident or when personnel are terminating their position associated with laser usage. The Department of Ophthalmology Laser Safety Committee shall keep a list of physicians and staff examined. Equipment Condition Laser equipment, personal protective equipment, room safeguards shall be kept in place and good repair. The laser shall be operated only when all safety controls are in place and equipment in good operating condition. Only qualified trained personnel shall service laser equipment.