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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS in the SCHOOL SETTING. What are Bloodborne Pathogens?. (BBP’s). Diseases spread through contact with body fluids, blood, or blood products. Most Common BBP’s Hepatitis B (HBV) Hepatitis C (HCV) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Hepatitis B (HBV) Affects the Liver - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SCHOOL SETTINGSCHOOL SETTING
What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Diseases spread through contact with body fluids, blood, or blood products.
Most Common BBP’s
Hepatitis B (HBV)Hepatitis C (HCV)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
(BBP’s)
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Affects the Liver
May cause jaundice, dark brown urine, and clay colored stools
Can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, or death
Can go unnoticed
Vaccine available
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Attacks the liver
Can cause chronic liver disease and death
No protective vaccine exists
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Attacks the immune system, destroying its ability to fight infection
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
Infected persons may carry the virus for years with no symptoms
No cure at this time
You cannot tell if someone is You cannot tell if someone is carrying a BBP carrying a BBP just by looking at them!just by looking at them!
TransmissionHaving sex with an infected personSharing needles to inject drugs
In a school environment, it’s more likely transmission would be through:
Mucous membranesBroken skinAccidental injury with a
contaminated object
Exposure does not mean you’ll automatically be infected.
Most people exposed to BBP’s never become infected.
Know the risks!
Don’t be lazy or careless whenit comes to protecting yourself!
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
The first line of defense against BBP’s!
gloves eyewear shields protective clothing
PPE should:
Fit properly
Be in good repair, no cracks or tears
Be disposed of properly
Bandage cuts before putting on gloves
Disposable single-use gloves should never, ever, without exception be used more than once!
Heavy-duty utility gloves may be reused after thorough washing or decontamination.
Avoid rubbing your face while wearing gloves.
Proper Hand washing is important!
Once PPE is removed, always wash hands thoroughly after an incident:
Use running water instead of hand sanitizerHand sanitizer may be used until you get to a sinkUse non-abrasive soapBuild a good latherRub hands together for at least 15 secondsBe sure to get around fingernails and under ringsKeep fingers pointed downward as you rinse
so that the water will run off your handsDry with disposable towels
Engineering Controls
• Good HousekeepingClean desks, phones, and work area often
• Safe Work ProceduresFrequent hand washing or use hand sanitizerWear PPEDispose of contaminated sharps properlyCall custodians to clean up blood or body fluids Clean spills with an approved cleaning agentNever push down trash with hands or feet
Assess the situationA person with a minor cut should try to stop
the bleeding themselvesIf assistance is needed – use PPEIf exposure occurs – wash or flush with
water immediatelyIf CPR is needed and you are trained
– use a pocket maskReport any exposures or injuries
immediately to Health Office
Call or email the Nurse at your building.
Thank you for your participation.
Neosho R5 School District Health Services