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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
In the educational setting
2007
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What are Bloodborne
Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are organisms
that survive in bodily fluids
fluids—particularly
particularly
blood
These organisms cause diseases that
may lead to disabling medical
conditions and….
….Eventually DEATH.
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Blood Borne Pathogens….
Are Pathogens (MicroOrganisms) that are found
in bodily secretions
secretions.
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Blood
Semen
Breast Milk
Transmitted when infected
blood comes into contact
with another person’s
bodily fluid (Must have
opening
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body)
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What Organisms?
The Hepatitis B (HBV) Virus
The Hepatitis C (HCV) Virus
The HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus)
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What Disease?
Hepatitis (both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C)
is an infection of the Liver
Infection with HIV is related to AIDS (Auto
Immuno Deficiency
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Syndrome)
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the body’s ability to fight infections
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disability and may eventually may cause
death
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Signs and Symptoms
Hepatitis
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Fatigue
Fever
Loss of Appetite
Jaundice (yellow
skin)
Urine Turns dark
Abdominal pain
Nausea
HIV
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Fever
Swollen Glands
Loss of Appetite
Night Sweats
Diarrhea
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How devastating
g are these
illnesses?
The number of
ANNUAL NEW
HEPATITIS B
INFECTIONS in the
USA is 500,000
500 000
ANNUAL NEW HIV
infection rate is
40,000
500,000
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New Infections/year
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Longevity?
The HIV virus does
not survive long
outside the human
body
Th HBV iis much
The
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more hardy and can
survive outside the
human body for up
to one
o e week!
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Disease Transmission
Bloodborne Diseases
are spread by
exchanging infected
b d fluids
body
fl id between
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persons with infection
and p
persons without
infection
Bodily fluids that can
contain bloodborne
pathogens are:
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Blood
Semen
Breast Milk
(tears urine and
(tears,
saliva to a lesser
extent)
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What can employers do?
Each employer is responsible for having and
implementing an Employee Exposure Plan (EEP)
The EEP will identify those individuals at risk for
exposure
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to HBV,, HCV,, and HIV and offer
appropriate preventative intervention
Employees at risk need to be trained regarding
workplace safety
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BBP Training
Includes Risk Factors
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Those job
classifications at risk
Prevention
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Including Personal
P t ti Equipment
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Protective
Including Preventative
Vaccinations
Knowledge of Universal
Precautions
Cleanup
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What can employers do?
Employers must make available to
employees Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
PPE includes (but is not limited) to:
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Gloves
Protective shoe covering
Protective gowns
Protective eyewear
Protective devises for CPR
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Universal Precautions
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Universal Precautions
Assumes that
everyone has a
bloodborne
pathogen (Microorganism) that can
be spread to
someone else…..
Including
YOURSELF!!!
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The easiest way
y to stop
p the
spread of Bloodborne Pathogens
and
d other
th germs?
?
WASH
YOUR
HANDS
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Other ways
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BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS
Wear Gloves when
dealing with potentially
infectious situations
Keep NON-Latex gloves
handy
Use Personal Protective
Equipment according to
your job classification
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Keeping the work area clean
OSHA suggests
using
i an antiviral
ti i l
agent when
cleaning counters
Check with the
custodian at your
school site for an
approved cleanser
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Proper Cleanup?
The custodial staff at your
worksite is considered an
expert on BBP cleanup
Use a proper disinfectant
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as soon as possible
OSHA suggests a one part
bleach : ten parts water
solution for cleanup (1:10)
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What If?????
What if I am accidentally
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exposed to potentially
contaminated bodilyy
secretions?
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Wash with AntiViral cleanser
(or soap and water)
IMMEDIATELY!
Contact your immediate
supervisor
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Exposure
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Plan!
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AfterCare
File the appropriate
follow-up forms with
the site supervisor
Immediate access to
medical
di l services
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Immunization with
HBV vaccination
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Preventing the Spread of
Bl db
Bloodborne
P
Pathogens
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is
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EVERYONE’s
EVERYONE
s Responsibility
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Please Do Your Part!
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