Transcript Communicable Disease Control

Communicable
Disease Control
Lee Carn, RN, BSN, NCSN
Power Point by Jill Crider
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Agenda
Principles of Communicable Disease
 Effective Disease Prevention in Schools
 Bloodborne Pathogens & Universal
Precautions
 Reportable Diseases
 Use of Communicable Disease Section of
the School Health Manual
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The Chain of Infection
Causative
agent
Mode of
Transmission
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The Chain of Infection
Bacteria, Virus,
Fungus, Parasites
Oral
Wound
Mucous
Membranes
Respiratory
Sexual
Causative
agent
People, Surfaces
Water, Food
Droplets
Excretion
Secretion
Mode of
Transmission
Air, Direct contact,
Fecal-Oral, Blood
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STD
EFFECTIVE DISEASE
PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS
 Surveillance
- Observation for
cases
 Medical Evaluation - Referral
 Reporting
 Contact Prophylaxis
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Effective Disease Prevention in
Schools
 Isolation
- Exclusion from school
 Standard Precautions
 Immunization
 Prevention Education
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Health room Cleanliness
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Maintaining cleanliness to prevent the
transmission of communicable diseases in the
health room.
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Hand washing
Bactericidal Solutions
Clean countertops, cots, equipment
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Other Cleanliness Concerns
Class room cleanliness
 Diapering
 Toileting
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing
microorganisms that may be present in
human blood or other potentially infectious
material (OPIM)
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Bloodborne Pathogens
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District Control Plan
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Your job puts you at risk to be exposed to
bloodborne pathogens.
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Two most common :
– Hepatitis B
– HIV
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Bloodborne Pathogens
 Practice
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Standard Precautions
Treat all human blood and certain body
fluids as if they are known to contain
bloodborne pathogens.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
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Engineering Controls - appropriate
containers for disposing of regulated
waste, sharps containers.
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Work Practice Controls - procedures you
must follow on the job to reduce exposure
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Bloodborne Pathogens
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Gloves
Gowns
Face shields
Protective masks
Resuscitation shields
Housekeeping
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Bloodborne Pathogens
 Exposure
Incident
– Notify the nurse for evaluation and follow-up
– Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Reportable Diseases
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List of Notifiable conditions in NMSHM
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First call nurse - she will determine next
step.
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Exercise restraint. Avoid spreading
rumors.
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Communicable Disease Manual
 Clinical
Description
 Transmission
 Prevention Education
 School Action
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Resources
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Check the School Health Manual for links.
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Questions?
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Thank you for attending!
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