A comprehensive policy and training program that integrates OSHA-compliant Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) training with CDC-based Standard Precautions, tailored to the unique challenges of outpatient and home-based therapy.

Therapists in outpatient and home settings face unique infection risks due to variable environments, patient populations, and limited control over physical spaces.

Engineering and work practice controls are the foundation of infection prevention in healthcare settings.

Standard Precautions are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care.

LifeCare Staff are expected to maintain hand hygiene per policy and to carry ABHR (alcohol-based hand rub) and gloves to ensure hand hygiene can be performed safely and effectively in any environment.

Respiratory and cough hygiene is designed to minimize the risk of cross-transmission of respiratory illness (pathogens). The following guidelines apply to all staff and patients.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to wearable equipment that is intended to protect HCPs from exposure to or contact with infectious agents.

Aseptic technique (also called medical asepsis) is the purposeful reduction of pathogens to prevent the transfer of microorganisms from one person or object to another during a medical procedure.

Infection Control Guidelines for In-Clinic Care

LifeCare Therapy Services will maintain a clean, sanitary environment by ensuring that all therapy equipment is cleaned and disinfected between patient use and at the end of each day.

LifeCare will comply with regulatory requirements for the vaccination of healthcare personnel as established by recognized authorities, including the Florida Department of Health and CDC.

Post exposure follow-up procedures