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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS in the SCHOOL SETTING

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS in the SCHOOL SETTING. What are Bloodborne Pathogens?. (BBP’s). Diseases spread through contact with body fluids, blood, or blood products. Most Common BBP’s Hepatitis B (HBV) Hepatitis C (HCV) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Hepatitis B (HBV) Affects the Liver

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS in the SCHOOL SETTING

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  1. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS in the SCHOOL SETTING

  2. What are Bloodborne Pathogens? (BBP’s) • Diseases spread through contact with body fluids, blood, or blood products. • Most Common BBP’s • Hepatitis B (HBV) • Hepatitis C (HCV) • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

  3. Hepatitis B (HBV) • Affects the Liver • May cause jaundice, dark brown urine, and clay colored stools • Can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, or death • Can go unnoticed • Vaccine available

  4. Hepatitis C (HCV) • Attacks the liver • Can cause chronic liver disease and death • No protective vaccine exists

  5. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) • Attacks the immune system, destroying its ability to fight infection • HIV is the virus that causes AIDS • Infected persons may carry the virus for years with no symptoms • No cure at this time

  6. You cannot tell if someone is carrying a BBP just by looking at them!

  7. Transmission • Having sex with an infected person • Sharing needles to inject drugs • In a school environment, • it’s more likely transmission • would be through: • Mucous membranes • Broken skin • Accidental injury with a contaminated object

  8. Exposure does not mean you’ll automatically be infected. Most people exposed to BBP’s never become infected.

  9. Safety is an ATTITUDE! Know the risks! Don’t be lazy or careless when it comes to protecting yourself!

  10. Personal Protective Equipment • (PPE) • The first line of defense against BBP’s! • gloves • eyewear • shields • protective clothing

  11. PPE should: • Fit properly • Be in good repair, no cracks or tears • Be disposed of properly

  12. Bandage cuts before putting on gloves Disposable single-use gloves should never, ever, without exception be used more than once! Heavy-duty utility gloves may be reused after thorough washing or decontamination. Avoid rubbing your face while wearing gloves. REMEMBER!

  13. Proper Hand washing is important! • Once PPE is removed, always wash hands thoroughly • after an incident: • Use running water instead of hand sanitizer • Hand sanitizer may be used until you get to a sink • Use non-abrasive soap • Build a good lather • Rub hands together for at least 15 seconds • Be sure to get around fingernails and under rings • Keep fingers pointed downward as you rinse so that the water will run off your hands • Dry with disposable towels

  14. Engineering Controls • Good Housekeeping Clean desks, phones, and work area often • Safe Work Procedures Frequent hand washing or use hand sanitizer Wear PPE Dispose of contaminated sharps properly Call custodians to clean up blood or body fluids Clean spills with an approved cleaning agent Never push down trash with hands or feet

  15. Assess the situation A person with a minor cut should try to stop the bleeding themselves If assistance is needed – use PPE If exposure occurs – wash or flush with water immediately If CPR is needed and you are trained – use a pocket mask Report any exposures or injuries immediately to Health Office Accidents happen...

  16. Questions? Call or email the Nurse at your building.

  17. Thank you for your participation. Neosho R5 School District Health Services

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