Attachment E - Communicable Disease Guidelines
Occupational Health & Infectious Disease
Risk Management, Portland, OR
City of Portland Bloodborne Pathogen Program Communicable Disease Guidelines |
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Exposure Level |
Exposure Description |
Action Required |
Level 1 |
Contact limited to being in the presence of a person suspected of having a communicable disease. |
No special action required unless the person has, or is suspected to have, an airborne disease such as TB or meningitis. Follow airborne exposure guidelines.
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Level 2 |
Contamination of intact skin, clothing, or equipment with blood and/or body fluids. |
Follow decontamination procedures, such as hand washing and laundry requirements.
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Level 3 |
Exposure of open skin cuts or breaks, mucous membranes, such as eyes, nose, or mouth, to blood or body fluids. This includes needle stick and human bites.
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Follow action outlined in bloodborne exposure guidelines. |