Answer :
Answer:D
Explanation: Test results are protected health information and should not be made public unless person has give permission; HIPPA
Answer:
Option D, Your employer shares the laboratory test results with staff
Explanation:
In the event of a bodily fluid exposure without effective use or disuse of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), the first thing the person should do is to clean the area that was exposed to the bodily fluid. Personal safety is the initial priority, so ensuring that the exposed area has been properly flushed is a crucial step in mitigating any potential infection risk.
After cleaning, the next essential step is to notify the staff member in charge of the facility, preferably someone who is well versed in the facility protocols as they pertain to certain exposures and knows what resources are available for the affected person.
The staff member in charge will likely conduct a post-exposure evaluation, a discussion about the events and circumstances leading up to the exposure and to debrief on how the situation was handled and the strategies that can be implemented to prevent future occurrences.
Any laboratory test results that accompany the facility protocols following exposure, however, are protected patient information of the affected person. The employer sharing these results with the rest of the staff would violate the affected person's confidentiality.
Therefore, following an exposure to blood or bodily fluid, all of the options are expected exception option D, your employer shares the laboratory test results with staff.
