UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS Protecting Yourself From Bloodborne Pathogens. Presentation Prepared by: Laurie G. Combe, MN, RN Klein ISD Health Services Coordinator OSHA requires that all employees be advised of the potential risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The agency also requires that you be advised of precautionary measures and exposure reporting procedures.

How Do I Know When To Be Careful? Every contact should be considered potentially harmful. Take appropriate precautions whenever you are in contact with the body fluids or tissues of another person The law does not allow us to notify you of potential sources of infection; therefore, you should take precautions every time you come in contact with a possible source of infection.

Potential Sources Of Infection Blood Vomitus Mucous Urine Feces Body tissues Saliva Torn or broken skin Genital secretions

How Do Pathogens Enter My Body? Open cuts & scratches Abrasions Dermatitis Acne Mucous membranes of mouth, eyes, & nose Be aware of surfaces you may touch, splashing of materials into your face, people touching you while bleeding, etc.. If you have an open wound, it is advisable to keep it covered with a bandage.

Hepatitis B Can Survive On Environmental Surfaces For Up To One Week You are probably at greatest risk for this disease as opposed to any of the others discussed in this presentation.

Hepatitis B - Modes Of Transmission Contact with contaminated surfaces Eyes Mouth Sexual Contact Tattoo Body Piercing Shared razor, earrings, toothbrush Skin As you can see many of the activities teenagers engage in also put them at risk of contracting Hepatitis B.

HIV - Modes Of Transmission Sexual contact Blood Some body fluids Body tissues Not a very resilient virus

Hepatitis A - Modes Of Transmission Fecal - oral route Improper food handling Clothing Raw, contaminated shellfish Handwashing in food preparation areas is critical to prevention of Hepatitis A. If you work with students on food preparation projects, please make sure that they wash their hands thoroughly before preparation and consumption of food.

Hepatitis C - Modes Of Transmission Blood Transfusion Organ transplant Remember that Hepatitis B can remain virulent on surfaces for up to one week. Be cognizant of the surfaces you touch and their potential for infection.

Where Can I Find These Pathogens? Hands Desks Floors Scissors Exacto Blades Door knobs Books Diapers Broken glass Sharp metal Needles Knives Orthodontic wires Restroom surfaces And more

How Do I Prevent Transmission? Hand washing vigorously for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water Gloves Disinfect Double bag contaminated articles Remove contaminated materials from work area ASAP Dispose of sharps in appropriate container

Job Specific Exposure Protection Plan Every employee should refer to the Klein ISD Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan at http://knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf to review their Job Specific Exposure Plan.

What Do I Do If I’m Exposed? Report to your supervisor Report to Laurie G. Combe, RN for evaluation 832-249-4315 If needed, complete Workman’s Comp form and KISD Employee Exposure Report. Take reports to your doctor. Give copy of report to your supervisor.

Where Can I Find the KISD Bloodborne Pathogen Plan? http://knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf Principal Secretary’s Office Teacher’s Lounge – near telephone School Clinic There are several place you can view the KISD Bloodborne Pathogen Plan. It can be accessed via Kleinet or in the school clinic Mrs. Clark’s office.

REVIEW... Consider every contact potentially harmful. Wash your hands frequently. Personal Protection Equipment Report exposures to your supervisor Report to Laurie G. Combe,RN Complete Workman’s Comp form See your doctor

Documentation I have viewed the Power Point presentation on Universal Precautions. __________________ _____________ Name (Please Print) Date Print this slide, sign/date and return to Laurie G. Combe, MN, RN or reply to the email containing this slide presentation affirming that you have completed this training All questions regarding the content of this presentation should be directed to Laurie G. Combe, RN at 832-249-4315.

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