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BLOODBORNE
PATHOGENS:
OR:
DO WE REALLY HAVE TO
DO THIS AGAIN????
YES
THIS YEAR AND EVERY YEAR
HEREAFTER…
REMEMBER:
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A REVIEW IS NEVER A BAD IDEA
YOUR JOBS PUT YOU AT RISK
THE DAY YOU KNOW EVERYTHING AND
QUIT LEARNING WILL BE A VERY SAD DAY
INDEED
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
was put into effect by OSHA in
Washington State in May of 1992.
These
are the
OSHA
people
to
blame!!
The purpose is to reduce the
occurrence of illness spread by
blood/body fluids by protecting
employees against exposure.
WHAT ARE BLOODBORNE
PATHOGENS?
Microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria
that are carried in blood and can cause
disease in people.
There are many different pathogens that can cause
disease:
Are the two diseases specifically
addressed by the OSHA Bloodborne
Pathogen Standard
(Be aware of Hepatitis C as it is
becoming more and more of a concern
in the world infectious disease)
Hepatitis B- HBV
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300,000 people are infected each year in the
United States
Hepatitis means ‘inflammation of the liver’ and is
caused by a virus that infects the liver. It is
transmitted through ‘blood to blood’ contact-
and not by contaminated food
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Hepatitis B causes inflammation of the liver and
can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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There is no ‘cure’ for HBV but many people who
contract the disease will develop antibodies
which will help them get over the infection and
protect them from getting it again.
Hepatitis B is very durable and can survive in
dried blood for many days. For this reason, the
virus is of primary concern for people who may
come in contact with blood or other infectious
materials.
 Initial symptoms are
 People infected with
like a mid flu with
HBV often show no
fatigue, stomach
symptoms for some
pain, loss of appetite
time.
and nausea.
 After exposure, it
 As the disease
can take one to nine
continues, jaundice
months before
and dark urine will
symptoms become
often occur.
noticeable.
HIV/AIDS
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AIDS=Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
HIV –Human Immunodeficiency Virus- is the
virus that causes AIDS.
Once a person has been infected with HIV, it
may be years before AIDS actually develops.
The disease develops in essentially three
stages beginning with initial infection and
ending with total destruction of the immune
system.
HIV attacks the Immune System and weakens
it so it can’t fight off other diseases.
AIDS remains a fatal disease and there is
still no cure
Quite different than HBV, the HIV virus is very
fragile and does not survive long outside the human
body.
It is of great concern to employees who may
provide first aid or medical care involving
situations with fresh blood. Because it is a
devastating disease, all precautions must be taken
to avoid exposure.
Estimates
vary but it is believed there are over 1
million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
Symptoms of HIV infection vary but often
include weakness, fever, sore throat, nausea,
headaches, diarrhea, weight loss and swollen
lymph glands.
How are Bloodborne Pathogens
transmitted?
…Through contact with contaminated human
blood or other infectious body fluids such as:
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Breast milk…..
….or any body fluid that may have blood in it.
Contact with saliva, tears or sweat alone has
never shown to result in the transmission of
HIV.
HBV and HIV are most commonly
transmitted through….
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Sexual Contact
Sharing IV Drug Needles
From mothers to babies at or before birth
Accidental puncture from contaminated
needles, broken glass or other sharps
Contact between broken or damaged skin
and infected body fluids
Contact between mucous membranes and
infected body fluids.
There is no known risk of HIV
transmission to co-workers, clients or
consumers when routine precautions
are followed.
These diseases just are not spread
casually.
Your own carelessness could be your
biggest risk.
It is your responsibility to protect yourself…
There are no OSHA Police looking over your
shoulder….
are your protection when handling
blood or body fluids….
This includes wearing gloves, disposing of materials used to
clean up blood/body fluids in plastic bags, disposing of used
sharps in proper containers and WASHING YOUR HANDS as
soon as possible after contact with blood/body fluids.
What is an Exposure Incident?
This means contact with blood
or other potentially
infectious body fluids
resulting from the
performance of an
employee’s duties.
Transmission can be through any
of the following:
Eyes
Mouth/Mucous
Membranes
Chapped, nonintact skin
Parenteral
contact (poke
with a needle)
What should you do if you have a
possible exposure????
THINK:
Wash with soap and warm water every time
Use friction and wash for 15 seconds.
Do it right: little eyes might be watching you.
If you have an exposure you
must REPORT it
IMMEDIATELY!!!!!
•Fill out an accident report
•Go directly to your physician
for follow-up. Your doctor will
decide on treatment
So IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY…
BE BRAVE….
ROLL UP YOUR SHIRT SLEEVE
AND LET THE NICE NURSE GIVE
YOU A SHOT ……….
IS NO LAUGHING MATTER…
NO PERSON MAY DISCLOSE THE
IDENTITY OF ANY PERSON WHO MAY
HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATED,
CONSIDERED, OR REQUESTED A
TEST FOR ANY SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED DISEASE
THE FINE FOR A BREACH OF
CONFIDENTIALITY HAS
INCREASED FROM
$5,000 TO $10,000!!!!
DON’T TAKE A CHANCE..
KEEP IT TO YOURSELF……….
YOU ARE ON THE FRONTLINE
WHEN DEALING WITH HEALTH
AND SAFETY ISSUES IN THE
SCHOOL.
TAKE YOUR ASSIGNMENT
SERIOUSLY…..
DON’T ASSUME ANYTHING
YOU CAN’T TELL BY
LOOKING IF SOMEONE
IS INFECTIOUS…..
THESE UPDATES ARE PRESENTED TO
YOU ANNUALLY TO REMIND YOU OF
POTENTIAL HAZARDS YOU MAY
ENCOUNTER DURING THE COURSE OF
YOUR WORK DAY.
PLEASE DO NOT DISREGARD THESE
FEW SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS.
KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE TAKES A
MOMENT BUT THE BENEFITS WILL
LAST A LIFETIME!!
IT’S QUIZ TIME!!!!
1. IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS BODY
FLUIDS WHILE ON THE JOB, YOU MAY
REQUEST A VACCINE FOR WHICH OF
THE FOLLOWING BLOODBORNE
DISEASES?
A. HIV
B. SYPHILLIS
C. HEP B
D. HEP C
2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING
MATERIALS COULD CONTAIN
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS?
A. BLOODY SALIVA
B. SEMEN
C. VAGINAL SECRETIONS
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
3. IF YOU WEAR GLOVES WHEN
CLEANING UP AN ACCIDENT SITE, IT
IS NOT NECESSARY TO WASH YOUR
HANDS AFTERWARDS.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
4. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS MAY
ENTER YOUR SYSTEM THROUGH:
A. OPEN CUTS
B. SKIN ABRASIONS
C. DERMATITIS
D. MUCOUS MEMBRANES
E. ALL OF THE ABOVE
5. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TREAT ALL
BODY FLUIDS AS IF THEY ARE
INFECTIOUS AND AVOID DIRECT SKIN
CONTACT WITH THEM.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
6. IF YOU HAVE BLOOD OR
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS
SPLASHED INTO YOUR EYE, YOU
SHOULD FLUSH YOUR EYE WITH
CLEAN, RUNNING WATER FOR:
A. 2 MINUTES
B. 5 MINUTES
C. 10 MINUTES
D. 15 MINUTES
7. UNCONTAMINATED SHARPS MAY BE
DISPOSED OF IN REGULAR TRASH BAGS.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
8. ‘UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS’ REFERS
TO WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. A METHOD OF PERSONAL PROTECTION THAT ONLY
PEOPLE IN HEALTHCARE NEED TO PRACTICE.
B. A PREVENTION STRATEGY IN WHICH ALL BLOOD
AND BODY FLUIDS ARE TREATED AS IF THEY ARE
INFECTIOUS.
C. AN ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION STATEMENT
ENCOURAGING THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF
THE EARTH, SKY AND UNIVERSE.
D. HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES TO FOLLOW ONLY IF
YOU DON’T KNOW THE PERSON YOU ARE HELPING
AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT.
9. THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU
GET BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS FROM
ASSISTING A BLEEDING STUDENT IS:
A. QUIT WORK FOR THE DAY AND GO HOME.
B. WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY.
C. TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
D. FILL OUT AN ACCIDENT REPORT
THE REASON YOU HAVE TO SIT THROUGH
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING
EVERY YEAR IS:
1. YOUR SCHOOL NURSE, PRINCIPAL AND
SUPERINTENDENT ENJOY SEEING YOU SUFFER!
2. YOUR SCHOOL NURSE WAITS ALL SUMMER TO HEAR
YOU SAY, “DO WE HAVE TO DO THIS AGAIN?!”
3. WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU TREASURE RED-TAPE,
HOOPS TO JUMP THROUGH, NEW REGULATIONS AND
ONE MORE THING TO DO…..
4. OR IS IT BECAUSE WE CARE SO VERY MUCH FOR EACH
OF YOU AND WANT YOU TO HAVE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND
PRODUCTIVE YEAR???!!!!