BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: OR: DO WE REALLY HAVE TO DO THIS AGAIN ?

BLOODBORNE
    PATHOGENS:
        OR:
DO WE REALLY HAVE TO
 DO THIS AGAIN????

YES
    THIS YEAR AND EVERY YEAR
           HEREAFTER…
               REMEMBER:
   A REVIEW IS NEVER A BAD IDEA
   YOUR JOBS PUT YOU AT RISK
   THE DAY YOU KNOW EVERYTHING AND
    QUIT LEARNING WILL BE A VERY SAD DAY
    INDEED

The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
 was put into effect by OSHA in
Washington State in May of 1992.
  These
 are the
 OSHA
 people
   to
 blame!!

  The purpose is to reduce the
 occurrence of illness spread by
 blood/body fluids by protecting
   employees against exposure.

WHAT ARE BLOODBORNE
          PATHOGENS?
Microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria
  that are carried in blood and can cause
             disease in people.
  There are many different pathogens that can cause
                       disease:

Are the two diseases specifically
addressed by the OSHA Bloodborne
        Pathogen Standard
  (Be aware of Hepatitis C as it is
becoming more and more of a concern
   in the world infectious disease)

Hepatitis B- HBV
   300,000 people are infected each year in the
    United States
   Hepatitis means ‘inflammation of the liver’ and is
    caused by a virus that infects the liver. It is
    transmitted through ‘blood to blood’ contact-
    and not by contaminated food
   Hepatitis B causes inflammation of the liver and
    can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
                              .
   There is no ‘cure’ for HBV but many people who
    contract the disease will develop antibodies
    which will help them get over the infection and
    protect them from getting it again.

Hepatitis B is very durable and can survive in
dried blood for many days. For this reason, the
virus is of primary concern for people who may
come in contact with blood or other infectious
materials.
 Initial symptoms are     People infected with
  like a mid flu with       HBV often show no
  fatigue, stomach          symptoms for some
  pain, loss of appetite    time.
  and nausea.              After exposure, it
 As the disease            can take one to nine
  continues, jaundice       months before
  and dark urine will       symptoms become
  often occur.              noticeable.

HIV/AIDS
   AIDS=Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
   HIV –Human Immunodeficiency Virus- is the
    virus that causes AIDS.
   Once a person has been infected with HIV, it
    may be years before AIDS actually develops.
    The disease develops in essentially three
    stages beginning with initial infection and
    ending with total destruction of the immune
    system.
   HIV attacks the Immune System and weakens
    it so it can’t fight off other diseases.
   AIDS remains a fatal disease and there is
    still no cure

Quite different than HBV, the HIV virus is very
fragile and does not survive long outside the human
body.
It is of great concern to employees who may
provide first aid or medical care involving
situations with fresh blood. Because it is a
devastating disease, all precautions must be taken
to avoid exposure.
Estimates  vary but it is believed there are over 1
million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
Symptoms of HIV infection vary but often
include weakness, fever, sore throat, nausea,
headaches, diarrhea, weight loss and swollen
lymph glands.

How are Bloodborne Pathogens
          transmitted?
…Through contact with contaminated human
  blood or other infectious body fluids such as:
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Breast milk…..
….or any body fluid that may have blood in it.
  Contact with saliva, tears or sweat alone has
  never shown to result in the transmission of
  HIV.

HBV and HIV are most commonly
    transmitted through….
   Sexual Contact
   Sharing IV Drug Needles
   From mothers to babies at or before birth
   Accidental puncture from contaminated
    needles, broken glass or other sharps
   Contact between broken or damaged skin
    and infected body fluids
   Contact between mucous membranes and
    infected body fluids.

There is no known risk of HIV
transmission to co-workers, clients or
 consumers when routine precautions
            are followed.
 These diseases just are not spread
             casually.
Your own carelessness could be your
           biggest risk.

It is your responsibility to protect yourself…
 There are no OSHA Police looking over your
                shoulder….

 are your protection when handling
      blood or body fluids….
 This includes wearing gloves, disposing of materials used to
 clean up blood/body fluids in plastic bags, disposing of used
sharps in proper containers and WASHING YOUR HANDS as
    soon as possible after contact with blood/body fluids.

What is an Exposure Incident?

This means contact with blood
      or other potentially
     infectious body fluids
       resulting from the
       performance of an
       employee’s duties.

Transmission can be through any
       of the following:
          Eyes

            Mouth/Mucous
            Membranes
       Chapped, non-
       intact skin
                 Parenteral
                 contact (poke
                 with a needle)

What should you do if you have a
    possible exposure????
            THINK:

Wash with soap and warm water every time
    Use friction and wash for 15 seconds.
Do it right: little eyes might be watching you.

If you have an exposure you
       must REPORT it
      IMMEDIATELY!!!!!
•Fill out an accident report
•Go directly to your physician
for follow-up. Your doctor will
decide on treatment

So IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY…
        BE BRAVE….
 ROLL UP YOUR SHIRT SLEEVE
AND LET THE NICE NURSE GIVE
      YOU A SHOT ……….

IS NO LAUGHING MATTER…
  NO PERSON MAY DISCLOSE THE
IDENTITY OF ANY PERSON WHO MAY
    HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATED,
  CONSIDERED, OR REQUESTED A
     TEST FOR ANY SEXUALLY
      TRANSMITTED DISEASE

THE FINE FOR A BREACH OF
  CONFIDENTIALITY HAS
    INCREASED FROM
   $5,000 TO $10,000!!!!
 DON’T TAKE A CHANCE..
KEEP IT TO YOURSELF……….

YOU ARE ON THE FRONTLINE
WHEN DEALING WITH HEALTH
AND SAFETY ISSUES IN THE
SCHOOL.

TAKE YOUR ASSIGNMENT
SERIOUSLY…..
DON’T ASSUME ANYTHING
YOU CAN’T TELL BY
LOOKING IF SOMEONE
IS INFECTIOUS…..

THESE UPDATES ARE PRESENTED TO
 YOU ANNUALLY TO REMIND YOU OF
   POTENTIAL HAZARDS YOU MAY
ENCOUNTER DURING THE COURSE OF
        YOUR WORK DAY.
PLEASE DO NOT DISREGARD THESE
FEW SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS.
 KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE TAKES A
 MOMENT BUT THE BENEFITS WILL
       LAST A LIFETIME!!

IT’S QUIZ TIME!!!!

1. IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO
  POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS BODY
  FLUIDS WHILE ON THE JOB, YOU MAY
  REQUEST A VACCINE FOR WHICH OF
  THE FOLLOWING BLOODBORNE
  DISEASES?
A. HIV                   B. SYPHILLIS
C. HEP B                 D. HEP C

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING
  MATERIALS COULD CONTAIN
  BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS?

A. BLOODY SALIVA
B. SEMEN
C. VAGINAL SECRETIONS
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

3. IF YOU WEAR GLOVES WHEN
  CLEANING UP AN ACCIDENT SITE, IT
  IS NOT NECESSARY TO WASH YOUR
  HANDS AFTERWARDS.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

4. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS MAY
  ENTER YOUR SYSTEM THROUGH:

A. OPEN CUTS
B. SKIN ABRASIONS
C. DERMATITIS
D. MUCOUS MEMBRANES
E. ALL OF THE ABOVE

5. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TREAT ALL
  BODY FLUIDS AS IF THEY ARE
  INFECTIOUS AND AVOID DIRECT SKIN
  CONTACT WITH THEM.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

6. IF YOU HAVE BLOOD OR
  POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS
  SPLASHED INTO YOUR EYE, YOU
  SHOULD FLUSH YOUR EYE WITH
  CLEAN, RUNNING WATER FOR:
A. 2 MINUTES
B. 5 MINUTES
C. 10 MINUTES
D. 15 MINUTES

7. UNCONTAMINATED SHARPS MAY BE
  DISPOSED OF IN REGULAR TRASH BAGS.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

8. ‘UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS’ REFERS
  TO WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. A METHOD OF PERSONAL PROTECTION THAT ONLY
  PEOPLE IN HEALTHCARE NEED TO PRACTICE.
B. A PREVENTION STRATEGY IN WHICH ALL BLOOD
  AND BODY FLUIDS ARE TREATED AS IF THEY ARE
  INFECTIOUS.
C. AN ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION STATEMENT
  ENCOURAGING THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF
  THE EARTH, SKY AND UNIVERSE.
D. HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES TO FOLLOW ONLY IF
  YOU DON’T KNOW THE PERSON YOU ARE HELPING
  AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT.

9. THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU
  GET BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS FROM
  ASSISTING A BLEEDING STUDENT IS:

A. QUIT WORK FOR THE DAY AND GO HOME.
B. WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY.
C. TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
D. FILL OUT AN ACCIDENT REPORT

THE REASON YOU HAVE TO SIT THROUGH
 BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING
 EVERY YEAR IS:
1. YOUR SCHOOL NURSE, PRINCIPAL AND
  SUPERINTENDENT ENJOY SEEING YOU SUFFER!
2. YOUR SCHOOL NURSE WAITS ALL SUMMER TO HEAR
  YOU SAY, “DO WE HAVE TO DO THIS AGAIN?!”
3. WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU TREASURE RED-TAPE,
  HOOPS TO JUMP THROUGH, NEW REGULATIONS AND
  ONE MORE THING TO DO…..
4. OR IS IT BECAUSE WE CARE SO VERY MUCH FOR EACH
  OF YOU AND WANT YOU TO HAVE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND
  PRODUCTIVE YEAR???!!!!