Transcript RCSD Bloodborne Pathogen Protection Program

RCSD
Bloodborne Pathogen
Protection Program
Presented by
Suzanne Wheatcraft, MS, CPG
Director of School Environmental
Health & Safety
Bloodborne Pathogen Protection
for RCSD Teachers and Staff
Definitions
 Exposure Control
 Methods of Compliance
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Definitions - Bodily Fluids
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Blood
Saliva containing
blood
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Any body fluid
which can contain
blood
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Definitions - Pathways of
Infection
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--------Eyes
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Mucous
Membrane
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Inhalation
& Ingestion
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---------Broken
Skin
Skin
Eyes
Mucous membranes
Other mechanisms
of fluid transfer
Body opening where
blood is present
Infection depends on...
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Virulence of the
agent (it’s ability to
overcome body
defenses)
Route of infection &
Relative immunity
of the host
Clean Hands
#1 Defense
Wash often
to prevent
exposure!!!!
Bloodborne Pathogens
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Microorganisms that
may be in blood or
body fluids and are
Capable of causing
disease in human
beings
HIV & HBV viruses
most frequently
associated with
occupational
infections
Potentially Hazardous Duties
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Body contact when moving
students in/ out of wheelchairs.
Body fluid clean-up.
Contact with students bleeding.
Physically helping
developmentally disabled
students.
Personal hygiene assistance.
Others?
Exposure Control - Written
Plan
Defines safe practices - Universal
Precautions
 Restricts the possibility of transmission
of fluids from pathogen vectors to others
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Exposure
Control Plan
of the RCSD
Universal Precautions
Treat all blood
and body fluids
as infectious
 Wear protective
clothing - Gloves
 Wash often
 Disinfect
Surfaces
 Use paper towels
 Attend training
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Don’t get caught,
follow Universal
Precautions!!!!
Exposure Control - Evaluate
High Risk Employees
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Teachers and Paras
in daycare,
preschool and other
programs involving
the education of
developmentally
disabled
Phys. Ed. staff
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Nursing Teachers
Home/Hospital
Teachers
School Sentries
District Security
All Custodial Staff
Exposure Control - When
Exposure Occurs
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Make the hepatitis B
vaccination series
available
A licensed physician
evaluates all
exposed employees
Provide laboratory
testing of exposed
employees for
possibility of
infection
Exposure Control Pre-exposure Vaccine Series
What is my risk?
Do I need the vaccine?
What are the side
effects?
What does my Doctor
recommend?
Methods of Compliance
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Determine engineering and work practice
controls to prevent accidental exposure to
blood borne pathogens.
Use often and
know the location
of the closest
washing facility.
Wear latex gloves.
Use a disinfectant
such as Spectrum
R-T-U.
The health of our Schools
and Employees is important
to Us
Call Suzanne Wheatcraft
at 336-4005 with
questions about the
District’s infection
control plan