Statement of Authority

1. Statement of Authority
2. ECU Infection Control Manual

Exposure Control Plan

A. Bloodborne Pathogens

1. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
2. HIV and/or Hepatitis B Infected Health Care Workers
3. Infectious Waste Management
4. Safe Medical Device Policy - Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act Addendum
5. Safer Medical Device Task Force - Annual Report 2007
   
6. Safer Medical Device Task Force - Annual Report 2006
7. Safer Medical Device Task Force - Annual Report 2005
8. Safer Medical Device Task Force - Annual Report 2004
9. Safer Medical Device Task Force - Annual Report 2003
10. Safer Medical Device Task Force - Annual Report 2002
11. Safer Medical Device Task Force - Annual Report 2001

B. Airborne Specific Infections

1. ECU Tuberculosis Control Plan

• Employee Screening pg. 4
• Outbreak & Exposure Investigation pg. 6
• Treatment of Latent or Infectious TB pg. 8
• Management of patients with Known or Suspected TB pg. 10
• Training pg. 13 
• Engineering Controls/Airborne Isolation/Negative Pressure Rooms pg. 14

1. Respiratory Protection Program/Respirator Use for airborne Infectious Agents    
   
2. Respiratory Protection Program: Fit Test Procedure
   
3. ECU SARS and Other Airborne Viruses Policy
4. Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan

Influenza

1. Pandemic Influenza Reporting within ECU
2. ECU Infection Control: Recommendations for Infection Control of Pandemic Influenza in Healthcare Settings
3. Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies   needed for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
4. ECU Infection Control Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan-

       Includes: Outpatient screening Appendix B

• Epidemiological Risk Appendix C
• Clinical Management Appendix D & E
• Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette Appendix F
• Infection Control Recommendations Appendix G
• Droplet & Contact Precautions Appendix K
• Screening Staff/Patients/Visitors Appendix N

   5. Posters

• Cover Your Cough
• Cover You Cough (Spanish)
• Tell Staff if you have flu symptoms
  

Bioterrorism

1. Biological Terrorism Readiness Plan
2. Smallpox Contingency Plan
3. After Hours and Weekend Plan

Work Restrictions for Infected Health Care Workers

1. Work Restriction for Personnel
2. Also see Exposure Control Plan Policy #2: HIV and/or Hepatitis B Infected Health Care Workers

Construction in Healthcare Facilities

1. Infection Control During Construction, Renovation, or Maintenance Projects
2. Infection Control Safety Policy for Minor and Major Construction in High Risk Patient Areas
3. Prospective Health Review of Facility Construction/ Renovation/ Acquisition
4. Form for Prospective Health Risk Assessment Content
   

Gene Therapy

1. Gene Therapy (GT) Infection Control and Safety Plan
2. Storage, Handling, and Transport Procedures for Gene Therapy and Patient Specimens

General Infection Control Policies

1. Identification of Patients with Potential Tuberculosis and Other Communicable Respiratory Illnesses
2. Airborne Isolation
3. Reportable Diseases
   
4. ECU Respiratory Protection Program and Respirator use for Infectious Agents
5. Isolation Procedures and Precautions
6. Management of Soiled, Clean, and Sterile Supplies
   
7. Glutaraldehyde Usage Guidelines
8. Reprocessing of Medical Devices
9. Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization of Patient Care Items
   
10. Autoclave Use and Monitoring
    
11. Handwashing Policy
12. Thermometer Use and Care
    
13. Housekeeping Practices
14. Prospective Health Services & Post-Exposure Followup
15. Cleaning and Disinfecting of Toys
16. High Level Disinfection of Endoscopic Equipment and Accessories
    
17. Review of Policies and Procedures
18. Use of Service/Assistant Animals in the Confines of Brody School of Medicine

Departmental Policies

1. Child Developmental Laboratory
2. Clinical Trials
3. Dermatology
4. Endocrine Clinic
5. Family Medicine (Family Practice Center)
6. Family Medicine Physical Therapy
7. Family Practice Center Dental Clinic
8. Firetower Medical Office
9. Gastroenterology Clinic
10. Hematology/Oncology Clinic
11. Hematology/Oncology Laboratory
12. Human Preformance Laboratory, Department of Exercise and Sport Science
13. Medical Pavilion: Cardiology, General Internal Medicine, Pulmonary
14. Medicine/Internal Medicine
15. Nephrology Clinic
16. OBGYN
17. Office of Prospective Health
18. Pediatrics (Tedi Bear Clinic)
19. Pediatric Outpatient Clinic/ECU
20. Pharmacy Services
    
21. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division
22. Police Department
23. Pulmonary Clinic
    
24. Radiation Oncology
25. Recreation Services
26. Rheumatology Clinic
27. Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic
28. Sports Medicine/Athletics
29. Student Health Center
30. Surgery