CCS Bloodborne Pathogen Policy, section 1016.0305

1. CCS Bloodborne Pathogen Policy, section 1016.0305 OSHA Requirement for all employees every school year and for all new employees

2. Location • The Bloodborne Pathogen Policy can be found in section 1016.0305 in the CCS Policy Manual. The manual is located in the principal’s office or media center in your school. A copy of the policy is also in the Health Room.

3. Standard Precautions • The concept of standard precautions assumes each person’s body fluids are infectious • Employees are to use specific protective equipment called personal protective equipment as needed (gloves, masks, gown, protective eyewear

4. Blood or Body Fluid Exposure • Use resuscitation devices when performing mouth to mouth • Skin exposure by needle or blood/body fluid – wash immediately with soap and water, notify school nurse, notify principal within 24 hours

5. Location • The Bloodborne Pathogen Policy can be found in section 1016.0305 in the CCS Policy Manual. The manual is located in the principal’s office or media center in your school. A copy of the policy is also in the Health Room.

6. Standard Precautions • The concept of standard precautions assumes each person’s body fluids are infectious • Employees are to use specific protective equipment called personal protective equipment as needed (gloves, masks, gown, protective eyewear

7. Blood or Body Fluid Exposure • Use resuscitation devices when performing mouth to mouth • Skin exposure by needle or blood/body fluid – wash immediately with soap and water, notify school nurse, notify principal within 24 hours

8. Student Safety:Communicable Disease Section 1000 Policy 1016.06070101 In the Craven County School Policy Manual

9. Universal Precautions are required to be used by all employees • The Health Director is responsible for determining which school personnel will be informed of the identity of a student with AIDS or HIV infection or other communicable disease required to be reported

10. Confidentiality • Any employee informed of a disease/condition or who becomes aware must maintain confidentiality and may not share that information unless specifically permitted to do so by the health director, parent/legal guardian

11. Non-Reportable Diseases/Conditions • Chickenpox: exclude for 5 days after rash appears or until all blisters have scabs • Conjunctivitis (pink eye): refer to school nurse for evaluation • Impetigo: exclude if more than 3 or 4 sores until treated • Ringworm: scalp-will be referred to health care provider; skin-cover while in school, refer to the school nurse • Lice: exclusion will be the decision of the school nurse

12. Diabetes A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar resulting in defects insulin secretion, insulin action or both

13. Symptoms of High Blood Sugar • Frequent urination • Extreme hunger • Extreme fatigue • Unusual thirst • Irritability • Blurred vision • If a child has an insulin pump this is an extreme emergency

14. Signs of Low Blood Sugar • Hunger • Shakiness • Dizziness • Sweatiness • Fast heartbeat • Drowsiness • Feeling irritable, sad or angry • Nervousness • Pallor

15. More Signs of Low Blood Sugar • Feeling sleepy • Being stubborn • Lack of coordination • Tingling or numbness of the tongue • Personality change • Passing out • Seizure

16. Additional Information • Full length PowerPoint presentations are located in iWeb under Employee Wellness tab