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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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