CBRF Standard Precautions Training

1. CBRF Standard Precautions Training Developed by: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Center for Career Development (CCDET) Approved by: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Bureau of Assisted Living March 2010

2. CBRF Standard Precautions Training It’s the Law! • Wisconsin State Statutes • Wisconsin Administrative Code • OSHA Requirements

3. Learning Points Here’s what we’ll cover: • Learn about standard precautions and why they are important in your work • Understand how bloodborne diseases and other communicable diseases spread from person to person • Learn how to prevent the spread of communicable diseases • Learn what to do during and after an exposure incident

4. Bloodborne Pathogens • Bloodborne diseases • HIV • AIDS • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • Bloodborne pathogens • Spread from person to person • Spread through contact with blood or other body fluids • Can result in serious illness and death

5. Hand Hygiene

6. Activity: Practice Hand Hygiene Techniques • Hand rub • Apply to palm of one hand • Rub hands together until dry • Use enough rub to take at least 15 seconds to dry • Hand washing (soap and water) • Wet hands with water • Apply soap • Rub hands together for at least 15 seconds • Rinse hands under water • Dry hands with a disposable towel • Use the towel to turn off faucet The CDC’s hand hygiene video is located at http://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/training/interactiveEducation/

7. Biohazard Warning Labels Biohazard warning labels are required on: • Containers of regulated waste • Refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other body fluids • Other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials Red bags or containers may be substituted for labels

8. Personal Protective Equipment Some examples: • Gloves • Gown • Mask • Eye protection

9. Activity: Removing Gloves • Grasp outside edge near wrist • Peel way from hand, turning glove inside out • Hold in opposite gloved hand • Slide ungloved finger under wrist of remaining glove • Peel off from inside, creating a bag for both gloves • Discard

10. Infectious Materials • Specimens • Samples of blood or other body fluids • Regulated waste • Bandages or tissues • Contaminated sharps • Lab waste • Sharps • Needles • Scalpels

11. Food Service • Bringing food into the building • Preparing food • Serving meals to residents • Cleaning up after meals • Washing dishes • Disposing of waste What’s your role?

12. Housekeeping • Cleaning surfaces in residents’ rooms • Disinfecting items used to care for residents • Taking away trash or other soiled items • Cleaning common areas Keeping it clean

13. Laundry • Removing soiled items from residents’ rooms • Washing and drying bedding, towels and clothing • Replacing bedding, towels and clothing for residents What’s involved?

14. Exposure Incident • Wash exposed area with soap and water • Flush splashes to nose, mouth or skin with water • Irrigate eyes with water or saline • Report the exposure • If necessary, see a healthcare professional Be prepared!

15. Post Exposure Plan • Notify your supervisor • Document the exposure incident • Explain what happened • Test blood or other body fluids for infectious material • Participate in risk counseling • Help plan to eliminate future exposures Follow your CBRF’s post exposure plan

16. Learning Points Review Here’s what we covered: • Learn about standard precautions and why they are important in your work • Understand how bloodborne diseases and other communicable diseases spread from person to person • Learn how to prevent the spread of communicable diseases • Learn what to do during and after an exposure incident