Bloodborne Pathogens Training

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1 Bloodborne Pathogens Training Directions: Read through the power point. At the end, take a short quiz. Though all information in this power point is valuable, italicized information will appear on the quiz.

2 Why does Monica & Tana make me complete this training each year? Reminder on how to protect yourself from infectious diseases, including Bloodborne Pathogens (BBPs) Satisfy OSHA requirement for annual training

3 Bloodborne Pathogen Definition: Pathogenic microorganism Present in human blood Examples: HIV (AIDS) Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Can infect and cause disease in humans

4 Purpose of Bloodborne Pathogens Training To reduce or eliminate occupational exposure to potentially infectious materials which could cause disease or death. For all employees for whom exposure can be reasonably anticipated Excludes Good Samaritan activities

5 Exposure control written plan Plan is located in the Health Office of each building and the District Office. Identifies jobs/tasks where exposure occurs. Procedures for evaluating exposure incidents. Review/update annually

6 HIV Attacks immune system Not vaccine preventable Virus is killed easily outside the body Symptoms Weakness Fever Sore throat Nausea Headaches Diarrhea Sometimes no immediate symptoms

7 Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Attacks liver Vaccine preventable Virus is only killed by high-level bactericides can survive on surfaces dried and at room temperature for at least a week Symptoms may not be visible Fatigue Possible stomach pain Loss of appetite Nausea Jaundice Darkened urine Sometime asymptomatic

8 Hepatitis C Most common chronic bloodborne pathogen Attacks liver No vaccine 50-55% develop chronic liver disease Symptoms 80% of carriers are asymptomatic and may be for years Fatigue Weight loss Nausea Depression

9 Infectious body fluids Blood Serous fluid (clear, watery fluids in the body) Semen Vaginal secretions Saliva (in dental procedures only)

10 Agents in schools Common Infectious Agents Chicken pox Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) Influenza (flu) Whooping cough MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) Strep Throat

11 Universal precautions All human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if know to be infected with HIV, HBV, HCV, and other bloodborne pathogens.

12 Modes of transmission in schools Exposure to another person s blood Blood contact with open wound Contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) Contaminated needle sharing Transfusions

13 How To Handle Clean-ups Contact Health Office or Custodian for clean-ups.

14 Work Practices to Prevent Exposure/Reduce Risks Universal precautions Hand-washing facilities/suitable cleansers Procedures to minimize needle sticks, blood splashing, etc. Appropriate storage/disposal No food or application of cosmetics in the area where blood or other body fluids are present! Personal Protective Equipment as needed

15 Personal protective equipment Possible PPE needed for protection from Bloodborne Pathogens: Gloves Smock/aprons Eye protection Paper face masks CPR masks Face shields Booties Must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) each time you perform a task involving potentially infectious materials

16 Post Exposure If you are exposed to blood, you should wash the area immediately and notify the Health Office.

17 Questions If you have questions related to bloodborne pathogens and/or potential exposure situations, please contact Monica Schwickerath Licensed Nurse Middle School High School Tana Kalnbach Licensed Nurse Eastview Pinewood Elementary Little Mountain Elementary

18 Complete Requirements Click on the website to take a short quiz and sign-in electronically that you have read and understood this power point training.