16 Del. Admin. Code § 4302-13.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4302-13.0 - Infection Control13.1 Policies and procedures addressing patient transport issues involving communicable diseases, infectious processes and health precautions for emergency personnel as well as for patients must be current with the local standard of practice, standards of OSHA and as published by the center for Disease Control (CDC).13.2 Policies and procedures must be written and readily available to all personnel of the air medical service.13.3 Additional medical and agency resources pertinent to infection control must be identified and made available in the policy manual to all air medical personnel.13.4 Education programs will include the institution's/ service's infection control resources, programs, policies and CDC recommendations. Policies and procedures will be reviewed on an annual basis.13.5 Air medical personnel transporting patients must practice preventative measures lessening the likelihood of transmission of pathogens. Policies and procedures address: 13.5.1 Personnel health concerns including record of: 13.5.1.2 Immunization history - air medical personnel are encouraged to have tetanus and hepatitis B immunization.13.5.1.3 Verification of post-vaccination antibody status, if immunized against hepatitis B.13.5.1.4 Annual tuberculosis testing (purified protein derivative).13.5.1.5 Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunization.13.5.2 Management of communicable diseases and infection control in the transport environment is outlined in policies: 13.5.2.1 Use of gloves, eye and mouth protection.13.5.2.2 Sharps disposal container for contaminated needles and collection container for soiled disposable items on the aircraft.13.5.2.3 Cleaning and disinfecting with appropriate disinfectant of the patient cabin area, equipment, and personnel's soiled uniforms.13.5.2.4 Mechanism for identifying those at risk for exposure to an infectious disease.13.5.2.5 A plan for communication between the air medical service personnel, EMS providers, and hospital when exposure is suspected/confirmed to include what follow-up is necessary. 13.5.2.5.1 Written notification shall go out in an expedient manner.13.5.2.5.2 Follow-up is documented.13.5.2.6 A policy for special provisions for transporting infected or possibly infected victims.13.5.2.7 Proper cleaning or sterilization of all appropriate instruments or equipment.13.5.2.8 Hand washing before and after each patient.16 Del. Admin. Code § 4302-13.0