SHARPS, NEEDLE STICK and BODILY FLUID EXPOSURE POLICY Classification:
Non-Academic
Responsible:
Medical Lab Assistant Instructors, Manager of Operations School of Health, Health and Safety Committee Members, First Responders
Executive Sponsor:
Vice President, Product and Operations
Approval Authority:
Robertson College Leadership Team
Date First Approved:
July 31, 2023
Date Last Reviewed:
TBD
Scheduled Review Date: July 31, 2025 or as needed
A.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that appropriate procedures and reporting requirements are followed given the discovery of a sharp, a needle stick injury or a blood and body fluid exposure at Robertson’s physical campus locations. B.
SCOPE
This policy applies to Robertson instructors, students, operations team members and Health and Safety Committee Members at all three of Robertson’s physical campus locations. The needle stick portion of this policy is applicable to individuals associated with the Medical Laboratory Assistant program at Robertson’s Winnipeg campus location. C.
DEFINITIONS