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e. If cotton gloves are worn when working with items having potential latent
fingerprints, they should be worn over the latex gloves.
f. Wrap-around eye safety goggles and face masks should be worn when the possibility
exists that dried or liquid blood or body fluids may strike the face.
g. While processing crime scenes, be aware of contaminated sharps or needles.
h. Use tape instead of staples when packaging evidence.
i. Before releasing the crime scene, advise the property owner of the potential infection
risk and advise the owner to contact a qualified cleaning service.
B. Reporting and Treating of a Bloodborne or Airborne Pathogen Exposure
1. When an exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens occurs involving on-duty
personnel, the following procedures shall be followed:
a. The affected employee will immediately report the incident to his on-duty
supervisor.
b. An Exposure Questionnaire must be completed immediately. Once completed, the
Infectious Disease Exposure Consultant shall be contacted immediately.
NOTE: This type of exposure warrants quick medical attention. Delay must be avoided.
c. The incident will be handled under the workers’ compensation guidelines.
d. The Police Department’s Designated Officer must be notified by the employee's shift
end via fax and/or e-mail.
e. The employee will be immediately referred to the facility designated by the
Infectious Disease Exposure Consultant with the Authorization for Medical
Treatment form signed by the supervisor and the employee.
f. The treating facility will maintain all medical records in the employee’s file.
g. The affected employee’s supervisor will:
1) Ensure that documentation of the incident is completed as outlined in the
Workers’ Compensation Checklist (NNPD Form #286).
2) Ensure a copy of all documentation is forwarded to the Designated Officer.
h. The affected employee will complete the City's "Authorization for Medical
Treatment" form.
i. The affected employee’s supervisor will complete the City's "First Report of Injury"
form and forward it to the Designated Officer.
j. The employee will submit a thorough “To and From” letter of the incident with all
available information.
k. A copy of the employee’s “To and From” letter will be sent to the Designated
Officer, who will complete an Incident Report Form for OSHA, and keep the copy on
file for future review.
2. Skin Punctures
If an employee is cut or punctured by contaminated sharps, or bitten causing a break in the
skin, the risk of infection can be minimized by encouraging the wound to bleed, unless
severe bleeding is occurring. Cleanse the wound using hand sanitizer, an anti-bacterial
towelette, then soap and hot water. Immediately notify the supervisor of the injury and
follow guidelines for exposure treatment. Contact the Designated Officer so the incident is
reported on the OSHA Sharp Injury Log.
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