Transcript Bloodborne Pathogens - Bentonville School District

Bentonville Public Schools
Last Updated: 04-10-2012
WHY ARE WE HERE?
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030
 Anyone whose job requires exposure to blood borne
pathogens is required to complete training
 Employees who are trained in CPR and first aid
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The more you know, the better you will perform
in real life situations!
What is a Bloodborne
Pathogen?
Infectious microorganisms in
human blood that can cause
disease in humans
Common Bloodborne Pathogen
Diseases
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Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV)
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Other bloodborne
pathogens: syphilis,
malaria, brucellosis, and
others.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV)
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HIV is the virus that leads to the development of AIDS
(acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
HIV depletes the immune system by destroying specific
blood cells that help the body fight disease
HIV does not survive long outside the body and cannot
reproduce outside the human body
No threat of contracting HIV
through casual contact
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011) Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/basic/index.htm
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/index.htm
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800,000 – 1.4 million persons in
the U.S. are chronically infected
Transmitted through activities
that involve skin or mucosal
contact with blood or body
fluids
HBV can survive for at least 7
days outside the body
Incubation period within which
symptoms appear, average 90
days after exposure, and can last
up to 6 months
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Symptoms vary, may be absent,
but can include: jaundice, fatigue,
abdominal pain, loss of appetite,
intermittent nausea, vomiting
May lead to chronic liver
damage, liver cancer, and even
death
Vaccination available since 1982
HBV vaccine given as a series of
3 shots over a 6-month period
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Resource: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm#overview
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Hepatitis C is a common and chronic, bloodborne
infection in the United States
Spread when blood from infected person enters the
body of another person not infected
Many people have NO symptoms
Symptoms may include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal
pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting –
May lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis,
liver cancer and even death
Potentially Infectious Body
Fluids
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Skin tissue, cell cultures
Any other body fluid
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Blood
Saliva
Vomit
Urine
Feces
Semen or vaginal
secretions
Transmission Potential
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Contact with another
person’s blood or
body fluid that may
be infectious
Mucous membranes:
eyes, mouth, nose
Non-intact (broken)
skin
Contaminated
sharps/needles
Your Exposure Potential
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Administering first aid
Administering CPR
Post-accident clean-up
Janitorial work
Handling of any waste
products
Universal Precautions
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Assuming all contact is
potentially infectious
Use of proper personal
protective equipment
Treat all blood and body
fluids as contaminated
Proper clean-up and
decontamination
Disposal of all contaminated
material in the proper
manner
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
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Anything that is used to
protect a person from
exposure to blood or
body fluids
Examples: gloves
(preferably latex free),
goggles, face shields,
CPR mouth barriers,
aprons, and masks
PPE Rules to Remember
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Always check PPE for defects or tears before
using
If PPE becomes torn or defective, remove and
replace
Remove PPE before leaving a contaminated
area, disposing of safely in an appropriate
container or bag
Do not reuse disposable equipment
Decontamination
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When cleaning up surfaces use a 1:10 solution of
bleach and water (1 part bleach to 9 parts water)
to clean and decontaminate surfaces and
equipment. Mix fresh daily!
Dispose of all disposable wipes used in red
biohazard bag.
PPE’s that has been soaked with
blood/body fluids should be
removed and disposed of in
red biohazard bag.
Hand Washing
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Wash hands with soap and
water immediately after
removing PPE
A hand sanitizer can be
used but wash with soap
and water as soon as
possible.
See “Handwashing – Clean
Hands Save Lives” @
http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
Regulated Medical Waste
Liquid or semi-liquid blood or other
potentially infectious material(OPIM)
 Contaminated sharps (needles)
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Signs & Labels
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Labels must include the
universal biohazard
symbol, and the term
Biohazard must be
attached to:
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containers of regulated
biohazard waste
i.e. sharps containers
Exposure Incident
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A specific incident of contact with potentially
infectious bodily fluid or blood
If there are no infiltrations of mucous
membranes or open skin surfaces, it is not
considered an occupational exposure
Immediately report all accidents involving
blood or body fluids to School Nurse
Post-exposure medical evaluations are offered
Post-exposure Evaluation
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Confidential medical
evaluation
Document route of
exposure
Identify source individual
Test source individuals
blood (with individual’s
consent)
Provide results to
exposed employee
Hepatitis B Vaccination
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Strongly endorsed by
medical communities
Offered to all potentially
exposed employees
Provided at no cost to
employees
Declination form
Usually given in 3 dose
series over 6 months
Recordkeeping
Medical records include:
 Hepatitis B vaccination status
 Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up results
Training records include:
 Training dates
 Contents of the training
 Signature of trainer and trainee
Bloodborne pathogen rules are in
place for your health and safety.
Failure to follow them is a risk that
does not need to be taken.
Bentonville Public Schools - Health Services
Updated 4-2012 ZM