Transcript Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens/
First Responders
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Who Needs This Training
and Why?
 First responders
 Possibly janitorial/maintenance people
 Deadly illnesses
 Lifelong illnesses
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What is a
Bloodborne Pathogen?
 A virus or bacteria carried in the blood
 Let’s call them what
they are: Germs
 Pathogen means it
can cause disease
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Bloodborne Pathogens
We Are Most Concerned About
 HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
 Hepatitis B
 Both require direct blood-to-blood contact
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Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome or AIDS
 HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
 AIDS is often fatal,
no known cure
 Take full
precautions
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Hepatitis B
 Causes hepatitis
 Attacks the liver and can be fatal
 Take full precautions
 Very durable virus
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How Bloodborne Pathogens
Are Transmitted
 Both HIV and hepatitis B require
direct blood-to-blood contact
 Open cuts, sores, blisters, sunburn,
acne, body piercings, fresh tattoos
 Eyes, nose and mouth
 Other non-work-related means
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Other Potentially Infectious
Materials or OPIM
 Semen
 Vaginal secretions
 Bloody saliva
 Bodily fluids
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How To Protect Yourself
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Remove PPE that is torn or punctured
 Replace PPE that is torn or punctured
 Remove PPE following first-aid incident
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More About PPE
 Gloves
 Goggles
 Face shields
 Aprons
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Safe Hygiene Practices
 Disposal of PPE
 Hand and/or body washing
 No eating, drinking or smoking
 Do not handle contact lenses
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Decontaminating The Area
 Clean the entire Area
 Clean all tools you’ve used
 Clean up the
cleaning
materials, too
 Wear PPE while
you do this
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Always Report a
Potential Exposure Incident
 Let your supervisor know right away
 Document the incident
 Document the people involved
 Assume all blood is infected
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Important Final Points
 You can get hepatitis B vaccination
 Exposure source testing
 You can be tested
 Counseling provided
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Summary
 Bloodborne pathogens are viruses/bacteria
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that can cause disease
HIV and hepatitis B are main concerns
Transmitted by direct blood-to-blood contact
Other bodily fluids can be contaminated, too
Use PPE
Clean up with 10% bleach solution
Wash up with anti-bacterial soap
Alert your supervisor
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