Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4731 - State Medical Board
Chapter 4731-17 - Exposure-Prone Invasive Procedure Precautions
Section 4731-17-02 - Universal precautions
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
Licensees who perform or participate in invasive procedures shall, in the performance of or participation in any such procedures or functions, be familiar with, observe and rigorously adhere to the acceptable and prevailing standards for universal blood and body fluid precautions to minimize the risk of being exposed to or exposing others to the hepatitis B virus (HBV), the hepatitis C virus (HCV), and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The acceptable and prevailing universal blood and body fluid precautions which the licensee follows shall include at least the following:
(A) Appropriate use of hand washing;
(B) Effective disinfection and sterilization of equipment;
(C) Safe handling and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments; and
(D) Appropriate barrier techniques including wearing and disposal of gloves and other protective garments and devices.
Effective: 11/30/2016
Five Year
Review (FYR) Dates: 08/16/2016 and
11/30/2021
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 4731.05,
4731.052
Rule
Amplifies: 4731.051,
4731.22
Prior
Effective Dates: 10/1/94, 12/31/97,
2/28/04
