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Barron Area School District
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
School District Training
Requirements
Based on :
1. Wisconsin Statute 101.055
2. Federal Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard 1910.1030
Definition of Bloodborne
Pathogen
• Organisms that are
present in human
blood and can cause
disease
• Examples:
– Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV)
– Hepatitis C
Virus(HCV)
– Hepatitis B Virus
(HBV)
What is an Exposure?
• Blood contact with broken skin
• Blood contact with mucous
membranes(splash into eyes, nose or
mouth)
• Puncturing the skin or mucous membranes
with object containing blood
Standard Precautions
All blood and body fluids
containing blood are treated as if
they are a carrier of bloodborne
pathogens. This means gloves
will be worn when in contact
with blood or body fluids.
HIV/ AIDS
• Caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Damages body’s immune system
• HIV infection can lead to development of lifethreatening infections or Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Caused by contact with infected body fluids such
as blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast
milk
• Most commonly spread by sharing needles or
sexual contact with someone who is infected with
HIV
Ways HIV is NOT Transmitted
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Mosquitoes
Shaking hands
Hugging
Coughing
Swimming in a pool
Sharing bathrooms
Drinking fountains
Sharing food
Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis B (formerly serum hepatitis) is a
liver disease caused by hepatitis B virus
(HBV)
• Spread by contact with blood, semen,
vaginal fluids, and rarely, saliva
• Not spread by casual contact or respiratory
droplets
Symptoms of Hepatitis B
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Fatigue
Poor appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dark urine
Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
May be without symptoms- especially children
Chronic Infection
• The elimination of the Hepatitis B virus depends
on the age when infection occurs.
• The earlier in life a person is infected, the more
likely they are to become chronic carriers of
hepatitis B.
• About 10 % of persons with HBV go on to
become chronic carriers of the disease
• Chronic carriers may infect others and are at risk
for developing liver cancer as adults.
Prevention of Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis B vaccine: recommended for all
infants, 11-12 year olds, and/or persons in
high risk occupations or with high risk
behaviors
• Infants of infected mothers are given
hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune
globulin to prevent infection
Hepatitis B Vaccine
• Series of 2 or 3 shots given over 4 –6 month
period
• At risk employees eligible to receive HBV
• Employees in risk groups include bus drivers,
custodians, special ed teachers and aides, coaches,
first aid providers, secretaries, playground aides
• Contact Sue Hanson in Central office if interested
in receiving the hepatitis B vaccine
• Check with your health insurance plan; most plans
cover the hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by
hepatitis C virus (HCV)
• Spread primarily through contact with blood
from an infected person
• Not spread by casual contact
Hepatitis C Virus
• 90% of cases are asymptomatic
• May have loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice
• Can cause liver cancer or cirrhosis of the
liver
• 75-85 % of infected persons become
chronic carriers
What are some situations that I might
encounter in the school setting that could
result in a BBP exposure?
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Sports injuries
Playground accidents
Nosebleeds
Cuts from sharp objects
Biting incidents
Disposing of waste contaminated with blood
Caring for students with medical needs
Ways to Protect from Infectious
Disease in the School Setting
• Frequent hand washing
• Use broom or tongs to pick up sharp or broken
objects
• Use red sharps container to dispose of needles or
sharp objects that may contain blood
• Use gloves to handle blood or body fluids
• Clean surfaces contaminated with blood with an
approved disinfectant or a 1: 10 solution of bleach
to water
Utilize Safe Personnel Practices
• Cover your own cuts and lesions with
bandaids
• Do not eat or apply cosmetics in areas
with potential for body fluid exposure
• Do not pick up broken glass with your
hands
• Do not push down trash with your hands
• Do not reuse gloves
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Protective equipment
should be worn whenever
there is a chance of
exposure to blood or body
fluids containing blood
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Nonlatex gloves*
Gowns
Masks
Protective eyewear
Resuscitation mouthpiece
or shield
*avoid latex gloves due to the
potential for allergies
Clean-up Procedures
• Call for custodial help
• Use paper materials to
clean spills
• Use tongs or broom
for sharp objects
• Dispose of
needles/broken glass
in red sharps container
• Red bag for objects
dripping blood
Procedure for Potential Exposure
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Wash affected area with soap and water
Notify supervisor
Seek medical consultation
Complete Personnel Injury Report form
Obtain hepatitis vaccine if needed
Reduce your chance of BBP
Exposure: Summary
• Always use standard precautions
• Use Personal Protective Equipment when
indicated
• Utilize good handwashing
• Use safe housekeeping measures
• Report and follow-up on problems
QUESTIONS????????
• Contact your supervisor
• Contact the school nurse:
– Barb Filas ,School Nurse , ext. 310
Refer to District Exposure Control Plan