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Bloodborne Pathogen
Training
For Substitutes in Cabot Schools
Bloodborne pathogens (BBP)
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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).
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may also be present in body fluids other than
BLOOD.
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“Other Potentially Infectious Material” or OPIM
What body fluids should I worry about?
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ANYTHING WET!
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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!
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Bloodborne pathogens (BBP)
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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”?
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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
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HAND WASHING
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Gloves
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Masks and eye protection
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Gowns, aprons, or lab coats
Steps to follow if you are exposed to
blood or other potentially infectious
material
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WASH skin that was exposed (especially
wounds or broken skin) immediately with
soap and lots of tap water
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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
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Notify the school office immediately.
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Complete a BBP Exposure Incident Report
and send to Karen Frey RN @ Central
Elementary