Bloodborne Pathogens

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Answer Key Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

2. Standards • What are the federal and state standards for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)? • 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Federal) • Part 554 Bloodborne Infectious Disease (State) Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

3. Scope • What is the scope of the Bloodborne Pathogens? • To protect a worker from possible contamination of a Bloodborne Infectious Disease. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

4. When to comply? • When should you comply with the BBP regulations? • If there is an actual or reasonable anticipated risk of an exposure to blood or OPIM during routine tasks. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

5. Definitions • What are the two primary BBP mentioned in regulations? (Define Each) • HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus - the virus that causes the autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) • HBV-Hepatitis B Virus - acute or chronic infection of the liver Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

6. Definitions • What is an OPIM? • Other Potentially Infectious Material (State Rule 325.7002(r)) • Give some examples: • Semen Vaginal secretions • Amniotic fluid Cerebrospinal fluid • Peritoneal fluid Pleural fluid • Pericardial fluid Synovial fluid • Saliva in dental procedures • Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

7. Definitions What are Sharps? • Any item that has a potential to cut or puncture skin. (broken glass, needles, lancets, etc.) Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

8. Exposure Determination/Categories • Define Category A: • Reasonable exposure • Non-routine tasks as a condition of employment. • Define Category B: • No anticipated exposure Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

9. Exposure Control Plan • What are the elements of an Exposure Control Plan? • Exposure determination • Implementation of the “rules” • Training outline • Incident reporting and evaluation • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Annual review • Available to employees Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

10. Universal Precautions • Define Universal Precautions: • Blood and OPIM treated as Infectious material. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

11. Engineering Controls • Define Engineering Controls and give an example: • Reduce exposure by design • Self sheathing needles • Sharp containers • Sinks Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

12. Work Practices • Define Work Practice Controls and give an example: • Reduce exposure by work habits • Wearing gloves • Washing hands • Using sharp containers • NO Food etc. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

13. Work PracticeSOPs • What is a SOP? • Standard Operating Procedure • What is the requirement for each task? • Each tasks should have a written procedure to reduce risk of exposure. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

14. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • What are some examples of PPE? • Gloves • Protective Eyewear • Face Shield or Mask • What does Don and Doff mean? • To put on protective equipment • To take off protective equipment Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

15. Housekeeping • What SOPs are used in housekeeping? • PPE • Recordkeeping Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

16. Regulated Waste • How is regulated medical waste determined? • Determination of Regulated Waste • MI Medical Waste Regulatory Act - Part 138 Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

17. Laundry • Who is responsible for employee’s personal protective equipment (such as a lab coat)? • Employer’s responsibility • Personal Procedures (CDC Guidelines) Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

18. Vaccination • What are the requirements for HBV vaccinations? • When • Cost - Employer’s Expense • Time • Waiver Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

19. Waiver • What is a waiver, and what does it mean? • Employee has the right not to receive the HBV vaccine, however must sign a waiver. The employee does have the right to request a HBV vaccine, at a later date, at the employer’s expense. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

20. Post Exposure • What should be included in a post exposure plan? • Determination • Procedure • Confidentiality Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

21. Labels and Warnings • What does this picture mean? • Biohazard Warning • Where is it found? • Labels (on any biohazard) • What color should it be? • Orange • Fluorescent Orange-Red Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

22. Recordkeeping • What should be included in recordkeeping? • Training • Post exposure Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development

23. Training • What should be included in training? • Outline • Qualifications • Law • Access to Plan • Annual retraining Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development