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This process also involves the exposed care provider. The care provider is to contact the DICO directly. This is essential because testing the source patient is a one-time opportunity, and the source patient’s test results will determine the need for medical follow up for the care provider. Care providers should have an understanding of the step-by -step procedures for post-exposure medical follow-up that has been set up by the department.

This is a required component of education and training for all department members under the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1991. The specifics for the contents of the training are clearly listed in the Compliance Directive for the Standard, CPL 02-02.069.