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C. HIV or HBV-containing cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures, and HIV or HBV-containing culture medium or other solutions; and blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected with HIV or HBV. (Bloodborne pathogens as they relate to the use of animal blood may also be covered by the policies of the University's research animal care facilities).
IV. DEFINITIONS
A. Bloodborne pathogens shall refer to pathogenic micro-organisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens shall include, but not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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C. Occupational Exposure shall be used to refer to reasonably anticipated or inadvertent skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee's duties.
V. POLICY POLICY
A. Requirements:
The primary focus of this policy is to establish procedures, in accordance with OSHA's "Bloodborne Pathogens Standard" (29 CFR 1910.1030), that will protect RowanSOM staff and employees from the hazards related to occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. As such, this policy will supplement, not supersede, the existing RowanSOM policy on HIV, HBV and HCV developed to provide a safe work and learning environment for RowanSOM staff, students, faculty, and house staff.
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