Inside this trainer: Quiz 2 Quiz Answers 3 Employee Sign-Off 4 10 MINUTE SAFETY TRAINER 212 Target Audience All Employees Training Tip: Display the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) the hotel has and show how to use them properly. Have a Sharps container available and go over the proper procedures involved in the disposal of sharp objects. Questions, Comments & Suggestions Contact Loss Prevention at LossPrevention@ihg.com 1-800-RISK-MGT (option 3). BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: EXPOSURES Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms in the blood or other bodily fluids that can cause illness and disease in people including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS. These microorganisms can be transmitted through contact with contaminated blood and other body fluids including semen and breast milk. It is impossible to tell if blood or bodily fluids contain bloodborne pathogens without the use of special medical equipment. Therefore, you should treat all bodily fluids as if they were infectious and avoid exposure. This is referred to as taking Universal Precautions. Exposure occurs when an infectious bodily fluid has a direct route of entry into the body. This includes splashes into the eyes, nose or throat, contact with cuts, scrapes, and dermatitis or a puncture of the skin with a contaminated sharp object. To help protect yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, the following steps should be taken: 1. When working with or cleaning up bodily fluids, always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE is designed to create a physical barrier between you and the hazard, in this case bodily fluids. The typical PPE used when cleaning up bodily fluids includes rubber gloves, masks, aprons and goggles. 2. Typical hotel locations in which bodily fluids could be encountered include: bedding, towels, bathrooms, trash-cans & bags and the site of an employee or guest injury. If you discover bodily fluids and have not been trained on how to properly clean the area, seal off the area and contact your supervisor. 3. Sanitize contaminated hard surfaces using a solution of 10% bleach and water. Bleach and water will decontaminate most of the equipment found in the hotels. This is the preferred method for decontamination because it does not expose the employee to harsh chemicals and they are readily available. 4. Special care should be taken when working with or disposing of needles, razors, broken glass and other sharp objects. Unfortunately these items may be carelessly thrown away and end up in the trash or hidden in seat cushions or bedding. Always be careful to look before you reach. Never place your hand into a trash container or compact trash with your hands or feet. When carrying trash bags, be careful to carry them away from your body and do not let them rub up against your legs. This program is designed to introduce employees to the need and importance of protecting themselves from bloodborne pathogen exposures in the workplace. 5. When disposing of sharp objects such as hypodermic needles, razor blades or broken glass, always place them in a suitable puncture resistant container called a Sharps container. 6. Wash your hands immediately after removal of gloves or PPE. You should wash areas which came in contact with blood or other potentially infectious material immediately with soap and water. The hotel should have locations within the hotel that have an adequate supply of running water, soap, single use towels or hot air drying machines. 7. If you come in physical contact with bodily fluids, immediately and thoroughly wash the exposed area with soap and water. Immediately report all exposure incidents to your supervisor.
Quiz 1. Bloodborne Pathogens are that can get into the blood and cause disease A. Animals. B. Plants. C. Microorganisms. 2. It is easy to tell if bodily fluids contain a bloodborne pathogen. A. True B. False 3. An exposure occurs when: A. Someone at work has a cold. B. A coworker has a nosebleed. C. Bodily fluids find a direct route of entry into the body. 5. Taking Universal Precautions means treating all bodily fluids as if they were infectious. A. True. B. False. 6. Universal Precautions does not require the use of PPE. A. True. B. False. 7. Potentially infectious bodily fluids can sometimes be found in: A. Trashcans & bags B. Linen & bedding C. Towels D. All of the above 4. Which of the following is considered a route of entry into the bloodstream? A. Eyes, nose and throat. B. Cuts, scrapes and dermatitis. C. Puncturing the skin by a sharp object D. All of the above. 8. How do you avoid potentially infected sharp objects? A. Carry trash bags away from your body. B. Never compact trash with your hands. C. Never reach into a trash can. D. All of the above. When you have completed this quiz, turn it in to your supervisor. Name: Date: Page 2
Quiz Answers 1. (c) Microorganisms. 2. (b) False. The only way to tell if a bodily fluid is infected is to have it analyzed by a medical professional. 3. (c) A direct route of entry into the body. 4. (d) All of the above. The eyes, nose, throat, cuts, scrapes, dermatitis, and puncturing of the skin by a contaminated sharp object are all considered direct routes of entry into the bloodstream. 5. (a) True. Taking Universal Precautions means treating all bodily fluids as if they were infectious. 6. (b) False. Universal Precautions requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure. 7. (d) All of the above. Trashcans & bags, linen, bedding and towels are all locations in which bloodborne pathogens could potentially be found. 8. (d) All of the above. Carry trash bags away from your body and never compact trash with your hands or reach into a trash can. Page 3
Employee Sign-Off Date Hotel Training Facilitator Today I participated in a Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposures training program. I agree to observe and follow the safe work practices described to me in this training. In the event of an exposure incident, I understand that I am to report it to my supervisor immediately. I understand that should I have any further questions regarding this program or any safety issue, I should ask my supervisor. Page 4
Safety Summary - Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms in the blood or other body fluids that can cause illness and disease in people including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS. These microorganisms can be transmitted through contact with contaminated blood and other bodily fluids including semen and breast milk. It is impossible to tell if blood or bodily fluids contain bloodborne pathogens without the use of special medical equipment. Therefore, you should treat all bodily fluids as if they were infectious and avoid exposure. This is referred to as taking Universal Precautions. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling any potentially infected blood or bodily fluids. If you discover bodily fluids and have not been trained on how to properly clean the area, seal off the area and contact your supervisor. Special care should be taken when working with or disposing of needles, razors, broken glass and other sharp objects. Wash hands and any other exposed body parts immediately after any contact with blood or any other potentially infectious fluids. RISK MANAGEMENT - LOSS PREVENTION 10 MINUTE SAFETY TRAINER SEPTEMBER 2008