Exposures

Question 1

Who handles or is the responsible party for Citizen “Good Samaritan” risk exposures?

Answer 1

Fairfax County Health Department

Question 2

What are the forms required for a citizen exposure?

Answer 2

FRD-399-A “…Intake Form”

FRD-399-B “…Expsoure Brochure” with the incident # written on it.

Question 3

What are the 3 steps for a citizen exposure?

Answer 3

1. ) Their right is guaranteed through Code of Virginia 32.1-45.1 - “Deemed Consent.”
2. ) Submit the FRD-399-A to on duty SAFO
3. ) Citizen receives a copy of the FRD-399-B with the incident # on it.

Question 4

Immediate Actions for an employee Animal Bite

Answer 4

1. ) Thoroughly clean the bite area with soap and water ASAP and bandage.
2. ) Request Animal Protection Officer
3. ) Notify duty SAFO
4. ) If possible, note the type of animal, keep contained or within sight until APO arrives
5. ) Transport employee to hospital
6. ) Submit injury packet (71, 315-A & 317’s)

Question 5

Source Patient Refusing Transport

Answer 5

1.) inform the PT of the exposure and transport.
a.) Submit 314 and FRD-107 Consent to Collect and Test
Blood

2.) If PT refuse transport, EMS Supervisor may request to draw blood for testing.

Question 6

Source Patient Refuses Blood Draw

Answer 6

• FRD can pursue legal authority to obtain blood
• Source PT can appeal the court order….then treat exposure as if there is no source patient blood available and advise IDP.

Question 7

Immediate Actions for an Infectious Disease Exposure

Answer 7

• Secure the sharp (if there is one) in its own sharps
  shuttle
• Clean exposed area immediately with disinfecting
  cleaner, saline or hand soap.
• Report exposure to on duty SAFO or SICPO by cell
  phone

Question 8

Additional Actions for Infectious Disease Exposure

Answer 8

• Use cell phone, not the radio
• Notify BC, EMS Supervisor,
• Get Source PT. name, medical record #, trauma name &
  DOB
• Complete FRD-314
  (Injury packet also for needle stick or animal bite)
• Make note in report “employee jones sustained…”
• DO NOT MAKE ENTRY IN LOG BOOK

Question 9

Who is ensures no infectious waste is left at the scene

Answer 9

The OIC of the incident

Question 10

Transportation and removal of Deceased

Answer 10

removal of deceased bodies are managed by 2019 EMS manual “Transportation of the Deceased”