Transcript Document 434388

CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING
2009-2010
INSTRUCTIONS
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Instructions for Annual Review of
Bloodborne Pathogens
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View Power-point presentation and then print
and sign certificate at the end of this
presentation and give to your supervisor as
record that you have reviewed the material for
the 2009-2010 school year.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS POLICY
AND EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
LOCATION
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Office Locations:
PRINCIPAL
SCHOOL NURSE
PURPOSE
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Limits occupational exposure to blood
and other potentially infectious materials
since any exposure could result in
transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens
which could lead to disease or even
death.
What Are
Bloodborne Pathogens?
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Microorganisms carried by human blood
and other body fluids.
Signs and Symptoms of
Bloodborne Diseases
Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) affect the
liver by causing inflammation while HIV affects
the immune system
TRANSMISSION OF THESE DISEASES
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May be transmitted in:
Blood
Body fluids
Breaks in the skin
Broken glass or sharp metal contaminated with
blood or body fluids
Needles contaminated with blood or body fluids
Touching contaminated objects, then touching
ones mouth, nose or eyes
WHO’S AT RISK?
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If you come in contact with any blood or body fluids
you are at risk. The best way to prevent exposure is to
use standard precautions!
HAVE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(GLOVES, GOGGLES, DISPOSABLE APRONS)
AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES!
TREAT EVERYONE AS IF THEY ARE INFECTED!
To Limit Exposures
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Use STANDARD precautions AND practice good hand
washing every day!
Use personal protective equipment!
Do not recap needles!
Place glass and needles in a sharps container!
Clean and decontaminate work surfaces and equipment
available through custodian.
Use appropriate disinfectant that is available through
custodian.
Do not eat, drink, apply cosmetics, lip balms or insert
contact lenses where exposures may occur!
Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine! Remember there is No
Vaccine for Hepatitis C or HIV!
PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
WHAT IS IN IT FOR ME?
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PPE kits may contain:
Gloves (use when potential for handling blood/body fluids)
Band-aids to put over cuts.
Gauze to control bleeding.
Mask and eye protection (use for potential splatters to face)
Disposal apron (use for potential splatter on clothes or body)
Antiseptic wipes (use to clean hands, accident site, etc.)
Absorbent and scoop
Red bag (use if large amount of blood/body fluid is present)
First Aid Responders also have a CPR face shield because they
provide care for injured staff/students and are trained in CPR
***Contact your principal or supervisor to get your PPE materials.***
HEPATITIS B
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What is Hepatitis B – serious viral infection of the liver.
What are the symptoms – nausea, loss of appetite, jaundice
(yellow skin color)
A percentage of people will become a chronic carrier in which
they remain contagious for life, even if they have no symptoms.
Hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis of the liver in chronic carriers.
Hepatitis B is spread from mother to infant during birth, through
contaminated needles and through contact with blood or body
fluids from an infected person.
Side Effects from the Hepatitis B vaccine include: soreness at
the injection site, swelling, itching, redness, warmth, bruising at
the injection site, fever, headache, sore throat, muscle aches,
joint pain, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness and weakness.
WHAT IF YOU ARE EXPOSED?
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If you have an exposure, report it
immediately to your supervisor!
Don’t wait!
Fill out an exposure incident report and
work with your school nurse, principal,
and Central Office to follow the exposure
control plan!
Quick Review!
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Treat everyone as if they have a disease! WEAR YOUR
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)!
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BBP Policy and Exposure Control Plan are located in the
following offices: School Nurse, Principal and Central
Office.
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BBP training due 10 days from hire and annually within
one week of the beginning of the school year.
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Please SIGN THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS REVIEW.
Certificate of Completion
Click HERE to download Certificate of
Completion.