NFPA 1581: Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, 2010 Edition

NFPA® 1581 Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program 2010 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Equivalency

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General
2.2 NFPA Publications
2.3 Other Publications
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.1 General
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
3.3 General Definitions

Chapter 4 Program Components

4.1 Policy
4.2 Risk Management
4.3 Training and Education
4.4 Infection Control Officer
4.5 Health Maintenance
4.6 Infectious Exposures.

Chapter 5 Fire Department Facilities

5.1 General.
5.2 Kitchen Areas
5.3 Sleeping Areas
5.4 Bathrooms
5.5 Equipment Storage Areas.
5.6 Cleaning Areas.
5.7 Disinfecting Facilities.
5.8 Disposal Areas.

Chapter 6 Fire Department Apparatus

6.1 General.
6.2 Vehicles Used to Transport Patients

Chapter 7 Protection for Emergency Medical Service Operations

7.1 Personnel
7.2 Personal Protective Equipment
7.3 Handling of Sharp Objects

Chapter 8 Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Disposal

8.1 Skin Washing
8.2 Disinfectants
8.3 Emergency Medical Equipment
8.4 Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment
8.5 Disposal of Materials
8.6 Linen
8.7 Housekeeping
8.8 Labeling

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Sample Policy Statements
Annex C Disinfection and Sterilization Methods
Annex D Informational References
Index