CHP 3 : Lab and Workplace Safety

Biohazard

Substances that are harmful or pose a risk through exposure

Bloodborne Pathogens

Microorganisms that can cause disease through exposure to blood and body fluids

Clinical and Lab Standards Institute (CLSI)

A global laboratory that develops standard practices for quality patient care and safety

Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA ‘88)

Federal regulations that ensure the quality and accuracy of lab testing

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

A federal agency responsible for conducting research to provide safer and healthier workplaces

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Federal agency responsible for establishing safety regulations across every workplace

Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)

Bodily fluids other than blood

Percutaneous

Through the skin

Quality Assurance (QA)

A protocol or program that establishes policies and guidelines defining safe practices and document procedures

Quality Control (QC)

The steps or procedures performed to comply with a QA program

Risk Management

An internal system of guidelines and standards designed to minimize risks to patients and staff

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

An information sheet for each chemical including info about exposure, storage, proper use, and disposal