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Bloodborne Pathogens
ESU 10
Annual Employee Training
Kathleen Gosch, RN,C
School Health Coordinator
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It’s the Annual . . .
Bloodborne Pathogens Reminder of
Very Important Information to Keep YOU Safe!
Please take a short time to review this material and complete TEST #1. Passing is 80%. If you do
NOT receive 80% the first time, you will be asked to take TEST #2.
Contact Kathy Gosch for questions at [email protected].
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Bloodborne Pathogens . . .
Can be spread through contact with infected blood. Pathogens CANNOT be spread by kissing or on toilet seats.
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Bloodborne Pathogens are . . .
Microorganisms are carried by human blood and body fluids. They are important because some are fatal. Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) are NOT found in dogs.
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Bloodborne Pathogens are found . . .
In body fluids containing visible blood, in semen and vaginal secretions and in torn or loose skin.
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Bloodborne pathogens can cause infection by entering your body through:
1. Open cuts and nicks
2. Dermatitis
3. Mucous membranes of your mouth, eyes and/or nose
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The most common bloodborne pathogens are:
Hepatitis B
AND
Hepatitis C
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HIV is NOT transmitted indirectly …
by touching or working around people who are HIV-positive.
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Hepatitis is a general term used . . .
to describe inflammation (swelling) of the liver.
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is . . . Transmitted primarily through sexual contact Transmitted through direct contact with infected blood,
semen, or vaginal fluid 100 times more contagious than HIV Able to survive on surfaces dried and at room temperature
for at least a week
Contaminated surfaces are a major factor in the spread of HBV
1:20 persons now has, or will have, HBV
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YOU can prevent transmission of
Hepatitis B by . . .
a. Using universal precautions in the workplace
b. Getting the HBV vaccination
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Universal Precautions
All blood and potentially infectious materials are treated as if they are infectious, regardless of the perceived status of the source individual. Treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infected.
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Universal Precautions (continued)
Wear vinyl gloves when you may come in contact with blood or body fluids
Wash hands often and after using gloves
Report an exposure to Kathy Gosch within 24 hours
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If it’s wet, warm, & ? (Not Yours)
DON’T TOUCH IT!!
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Questions??If you have questions, please contact:
Kathy Gosch, RN, [email protected] 237-5927
Now that you have completed the Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Review, please proceed to Test 1.