A plan a healthcare institution must create to ensure that they meet OSHA regulations.

• A. Infection Control Plan
• B. PPE Protocol
• C. Exposure Control Plan
• D. Safety Plan

Answer: (C)

OSHA requires a written program to protect workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings. This plan, the Exposure Control Plan, identifies job tasks with potential exposure and outlines the controls used to minimize risk. It includes exposure determinations, methods of compliance (engineering controls, work practices, and PPE), a vaccination program for hepatitis B, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, hazard communication, employee training, and how the plan will be reviewed and updated. This is the document facilities use to ensure they meet OSHA requirements for protecting workers from infectious materials.

The other options relate to safety and infection prevention but do not fulfill the specific OSHA-mandated exposure control requirement in full. A broader Infection Control Plan focuses on preventing infections, PPE protocols focus on equipment use, and a general Safety Plan covers overall safety management without the mandated exposure control framework.