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Bloodborne Pathogen Training For Substitutes in Cabot Schools Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are germs that may be present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. They may include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). may also be present in body fluids other than BLOOD. “Other Potentially Infectious Material” or OPIM What body fluids should I worry about? ANYTHING WET! BECAUSE OF CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS: You may not be aware of health conditions of students or other employees. Whenever there is a possibility of contact with body fluids PROTECT YOURSELF! Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) may enter your body through: non-intact skin (cuts, abrasions, open rashes, etc), mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, nose) or through ANY opening into your body. What constitutes an “exposure incident”? A stick with a contaminated sharp object A splash of blood or OPIM to the eyes nose, mouth, or any mucous membrane Contact of blood or OPIM with non-intact skin (i.e. cut on hand) Prolonged contact of blood or OPIM with intact skin HAND WASHING Personal protective equipment (PPE) Gloves Masks and eye protection Gowns, aprons, or lab coats Steps to follow if you are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material WASH skin that was exposed (especially wounds or broken skin) immediately with soap and lots of tap water If blood or OPIM was splashed into eyes, nose, or mouth, RINSE area with lots of tap water Steps to follow if you are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material Notify the school office immediately. Complete a BBP Exposure Incident Report and send to Karen Frey RN @ Central Elementary