Borger Independent school District Annual Blood borne pathogen Online Training This program is designed to meet the requirements of the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (OSHA’s) Standard, 1910.1030. B

Instructions for Online Training Please read through the training material. Print and complete the post test Turn the test into your school nurse’s mailbox

What are Bloodborne Pathogens What are Bloodborne Pathogens? Microorganisms that can be carried in the blood that can cause disease in humans.

An Overview In 1990, the US Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) estimated that occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens caused more than 200 deaths and 9,000 bloodborne infections every year. All employees who could “reasonably anticipate” to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties are required to be trained in Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

This training will focus on Hepatitis B, C,HIV & Syphilis.

Modes of Transmissions Bloodborne pathogens such as HBV, HIV, and HCV are spread most easily through direct contact with infected human blood and other potentially infectious body fluids such as: semen vaginal secretions any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood Can spread through open sores, cuts, abrasions, eyes, nose and mucous membranes “ If it is wet and not yours do not touch it!”

Hepatitis B (HBV) HPV is a infection that affects the liver. There is a vaccination to help prevent HBV. HPV is spread through blood and bodily fluids. It has a the same transmission properties as HIV. The major difference is that HBV remains alive outside the body for a longer time than HIV and thus has a greater infectivity. HBV can survive for a week on a surface.

Hepatitis C Virus Hepatitis C infection is the most common in the US. HCV is transmitted when blood or body fluids of an infected person enter an uninfected person. The clinical signs of HCV can be very mild. Clients often experience fatigue and other non- specific symptoms. There is no vaccine for HCV, there is only a vaccination for Hep. A and B.

(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) HIV is spread through blood and bodily fluids. Upon HIV entering the body a person may experience a flulike syndrome referred to as a primary infection or acute retroviral syndrome. Usually it takes 6 weeks to 3 months for HIV antibodies to appear in the blood. If left untreated, 80-90% of HIV-infected persons will survive about 10 years.

SYPHILIS Syphilis is caused by a member of the treponemal group of spirochetes called Treponema pallidum. It infects mucosal membranes. It is spread through direct contact usually sexual. Syphilis can be treated with antibiotics. There are many different stages of this disease. During the first stage the bacteria produces a chancre at the site of entry. The second stage it spreads through the lymph system. The third stage can cause blindness, congenital damage, cardiovascular damage, ect.

Malaria Malaria is caused by the bloodborne parasite Plasmodium, malaria is a potentially fatal disease characterized by regular cycles of fever and chills. Transmission is through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.

Universal Precautions The concept of universal precautions is that all blood and potentially infectious materials must be treated as they are known to contain HIV, HBV, HCV or other bloodborne pathogens.

The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires that employers develop an Exposure Control Plan and make it accessible to all employees. Borger Independent School Employees will be provided a pair of gloves. The Custodians have the chemicals to clean up blood and bodily fluids.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the simplest and most effective practices used to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.

Please print and complete the post test and make sure to turn it into your nurse’s mailbox. Thanks!

Reference Page Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2004). Community and Public Health. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Inc. University of Georgia, Bloodborne Pathogens Environmental Health and Safety online training module. http://www.usg.edu/