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Infectious Diseases:
Bloodborne Pathogens
Presented by: APS Healthcare
Southwestern PA Health Care Quality Unit
(HCQU)
April, 2009/alt
Disclaimer
Information or education provided by the HCQU is not
intended to replace medical advice from the
consumer’s personal care physician, existing facility
policy or federal, state and local regulations/codes
within the agency jurisdiction. The information
provided is not all inclusive of the topic presented.
Certificates for training hours will only be awarded to those who
attend a training in its entirety. Attendees are responsible for
submitting paperwork to their respective agencies.
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Note of Clarification
While mental retardation (MR) is still recognized as a
clinical diagnosis, in an effort to support the work of
self-advocates, the APS SW PA HCQU will be using
the terms intellectual and/or developmental disability
(I/DD) to replace mental retardation (MR) when
feasible.
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Objectives
 Define bloodborne pathogens
 Explain how to manage an exposure to bloodborne
pathogens
 Apply principles of protection against bloodborne
pathogens in the workplace
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Bloodborne Pathogens
 Microorganisms found in human blood which have the
potential to infect others
 Transmitted through contact with infected blood and
other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)
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OPIM
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Saliva
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Cerebrospinal fluid
Synovial fluid
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Pleural fluid
Pericardial fluid
Amniotic fluid
Any body fluid visibly
contaminated with blood
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
 Developed by the US Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) in 1991
 Revised in 2001
 Protects workers by limiting exposure to blood and
other potentially infectious materials
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Bloodborne Pathogens
 Human
Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV)
 Hepatitis B (HBV)
 Hepatitis C (HCV)
 Non A, Non B Hepatitis
 Syphilis
 Malaria
 Babesiosis
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Brucellosis
Leptospirosis
Arboviral infections
Relapsing fever
Creutzfeldt-Jakob
disease
 Human T-lymphotrophic
Virus Type 1
 Viral hemorrhagic fever
HIV
 The virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS)
 Transmitted through sexual contact, blood, and from
mother to child during pregnancy
 HIV infection is not the same as having AIDS
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HBV
 The virus that causes Hepatitis B infection
 Transmitted through sexual contact, blood, and from
mother to child during pregnancy
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HCV
 Virus that causes Hepatitis C infection
 Transmitted through contact with an infected person’s
blood
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Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
 Contact with infected blood or body fluids through
open skin
 Contact between infected blood or body fluids and
mucous membranes
 A needle stick or cut or puncture from any other sharp
item contaminated with the bloodborne pathogen
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Standard Precautions
 All individuals are considered to be infectious
 Employs personal protective equipment and
engineering and work practice controls as methods of
reducing exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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Managing an Exposure
 Immediately cleanse the area
 Report the exposure according to agency policy
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Cleaning Contaminated Surfaces
 Wear personal protective equipment during the
cleaning
 Use a solution of one part bleach to 10 parts water
 Wait 10 minutes after applying cleaning solution, then
wipe the surface off
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Cleaning Contaminated Surfaces
 Follow agency policy or clean hard surfaces at least
daily
 Pay attention to counters, doorknobs, drawer handles,
and bathrooms
 Urinals and bedpans may be cleaned with a bleach
solution and they should be replaced monthly
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Handling Contaminated Laundry
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Handle as little as possible
Wash as soon as possible
Use bleach and hot water if the fabric will tolerate it
Avoid washing with non-contaminated laundry
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Living with Someone Infected with a Bloodborne Pathogen
 Avoid sharing toothbrushes, razors, tweezers, nail or
cuticle scissors, pierced earrings or other pierced
jewelry
 Eat from the same dishes and utensils as everyone
else in the home
 Follow general food preparation guidelines
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Special Considerations for HIV Infection
 Wash hands frequently
 Wear a mask if you have a cold
 Do not allow the person to clean up or come in contact
with animal waste
 All household members and staff should maintain
current immunizations, TB testing, and receive an
annual flu shot
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References
 University System of Georgia, Board of Regents.
Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens. (2009). Retrieved
on March 30, 2009 from
http://www.usg.edu/ehs/training/pathogens/index.phtml
 USAID. HIV/AIDS: Frequently Asked Questions. (2009,
January 12).Retrieved on 3/30/09 from
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/aids/News/aid
sfaq.html3/30/09
 Centers for Disease Control. Preventing HIV and HBV
Transmission. (1998) Retrieved on 4/1/09 from
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/89-108-b.pdf4/1/09CDC
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References
 Centers for Disease Control. Caring for Somneone with
AIDS at Home. (2007, June 21). Retrieved on 4/14/09 from
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/brochures/careathome/in
dex.htm
 Centers for Disease Control. Living with Chronic Hepatitis
B. (2006, July). Retrieved on 4/14/09 from
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/Resources/OrderPubs/Patient/
LivingWithChronicHepB_Eng.pdf
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