140 likes | 244 Views
RCSD Bloodborne Pathogen Protection Program. Presented by Suzanne Wheatcraft, MS, CPG Director of School Environmental Health & Safety. Bloodborne Pathogen Protection for RCSD Teachers and Staff. Definitions Exposure Control Methods of Compliance. Definitions - Bodily Fluids. Blood
E N D
RCSD Bloodborne Pathogen Protection Program Presented by Suzanne Wheatcraft, MS, CPG Director of School Environmental Health & Safety
Bloodborne Pathogen Protection for RCSD Teachers and Staff • Definitions • Exposure Control • Methods of Compliance
Definitions - Bodily Fluids • Blood • Saliva containing blood • Semen • Vaginal secretions • Any body fluid which can contain blood *
Definitions - Pathways of Infection • Skin • Eyes • Mucous membranes • Other mechanisms of fluid transfer • Body opening where blood is present --------Eyes Mucous Membrane Inhalation & Ingestion ---------Broken Skin
Infection depends on... Wash often to prevent exposure!!!! • Virulence of the agent (it’s ability to overcome body defenses) • Route of infection & • Relative immunity of the host Clean Hands #1 Defense
Bloodborne Pathogens • Microorganisms that may be in blood or body fluids and are • Capable of causing disease in human beings • HIV & HBV viruses most frequently associated with occupational infections
Potentially Hazardous Duties • Body contact when moving students in/ out of wheelchairs. • Body fluid clean-up. • Contact with students bleeding. • Physically helping developmentally disabled students. • Personal hygiene assistance. • Others?
Exposure Control - Written Plan • Defines safe practices - UniversalPrecautions • Restricts the possibility of transmission of fluids from pathogen vectors to others Exposure Control Plan of the RCSD
Universal Precautions • Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious • Wear protective clothing - Gloves • Wash often • Disinfect Surfaces • Use paper towels • Attend training Don’t get caught, follow Universal Precautions!!!!
Teachers and Paras in daycare, preschool and other programs involving the education of developmentally disabled Phys. Ed. staff Nursing Teachers Home/Hospital Teachers School Sentries District Security All Custodial Staff Exposure Control - Evaluate High Risk Employees
Exposure Control - When Exposure Occurs • Make the hepatitis B vaccination series available • A licensed physician evaluates all exposed employees • Provide laboratory testing of exposed employees for possibility of infection
Exposure Control - Pre-exposure Vaccine Series What is my risk? Do I need the vaccine? What are the side effects? What does my Doctor recommend?
Methods of Compliance • Determine engineering and work practice controls to prevent accidental exposure to blood borne pathogens. Use often and know the location of the closest washing facility. Wear latex gloves. Use a disinfectant such as Spectrum R-T-U.
The health of our Schools and Employees is important to Us Call Suzanne Wheatcraft at 336-4005 with questions about the District’s infection control plan