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Blood Borne Pathogen Training

Blood Borne Pathogen Training. What are blood borne pathogens? Why do I need to know about them? How can I protect myself?. Blood borne Pathogen Training By:. Sharon Vickers RN August 2013. Blood Borne Pathogens are:. Any pathogens that are found in blood or blood products. Human blood

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Blood Borne Pathogen Training

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  1. Blood Borne Pathogen Training What are blood borne pathogens? Why do I need to know about them? How can I protect myself?

  2. Blood borne Pathogen TrainingBy: Sharon Vickers RN August 2013

  3. Blood Borne Pathogens are: Any pathogens that are found in blood or blood products.

  4. Human blood Semen Vaginal secretions Cerebrospinal fluid Amniotic Fluid Saliva in dental procedures Any fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood Any unidentifiable body fluid Body Fluids that require Universal Precautions

  5. Universal Precautions: Perceiving all blood and body fluids to be potentially infectious regardless of the type of fluid

  6. What are Universal Precautions? • Using gloves when coming in contact with body secretions • Using good hand washing after coming in contact with blood or body fluids, and after gloves are removed

  7. Why do I need to know about this? • The Texas Department of Health was required to write rules related to blood borne pathogen exposure for employees of governmental entities in 1999 by HB 2085. • The Texas Health & Safety Code indicates that all employees must receive training.

  8. Three Major Blood Borne Pathogens • HIV • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • Note: Hepatitis A is a food borne pathogen not to be confused with the above.

  9. Attacks the immune system It’s extremely dangerous If infected, may not show signs for years No cure for HIV or AIDS HIV - The virus that causes AIDS

  10. How is HIV transmitted? • Sexual contact • From person to person through blood • Injection drug abuse

  11. Hepatitis B • Highly virulent - can live on surface for at least 1 month at room temperature • One of the most dangerous potential infections that may be encountered on the job

  12. How is Hepatitis B transmitted? • Sexual • Blood • From a mother to a fetus

  13. Hepatitis C • Most common chronic blood borne pathogen (estimated 3.9 million Americans are infected) • Causes scarring of the liver and may cause liver cancer • Discovered in 1989

  14. Who is at risk? • People that have had a blood transfusion or organ transplant prior to 1992 • Injection drug abusers (even if drug abuse occurred 20 to 30 years ago) • Those that have had an abnormal liver test where the cause is unknown

  15. Symptoms are not specific and there may be no symptoms Fatigue and weakness Jaundice of skin and or sclera Swelling of abdomen and or legs Symptoms of Hep C

  16. Other Hepatitis B and C Risk Factors • Body Piercing • Tattoos

  17. See your campus nurse for questions!She will be happy to help you!

  18. Remember…... • Hand washing is the cornerstone of infection control • Always protect yourself • Use gloves when coming in contact with body fluids

  19. August 2013Completion of Blood Borne Pathogen TrainingSigned:___________________Date:_____________________Print, sign, and return to Sharon Vickers by August 30, 2013

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