Bloodborne Pathogens Universal Precautions

Bloodborne pathogens: what are they? Organisms that live in the blood. Organisms that live in the blood. HBV can live up to a week on a dried surface. HBV can live up to a week on a dried surface. Most other germs die within several seconds. Most other germs die within several seconds.

Three life threatening diseases that live in the blood HIV HIV AIDS AIDS HBV HBV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Human Immunodeficiency Virus AIDS –Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome AIDS –Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Hepatitis B Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B (HBV) Hepatitis B virus can last up to a week outside of the body. Hepatitis B virus can last up to a week outside of the body. Unlike the other bloodborne pathogen diseases there is a vaccine available to prevent you from contracting it. Unlike the other bloodborne pathogen diseases there is a vaccine available to prevent you from contracting it. The Nutley school district offers the opportunity to get vaccinated. Please see the school nurse if you are interested. The Nutley school district offers the opportunity to get vaccinated. Please see the school nurse if you are interested.

A carrier of a bloodborne pathogen … does not always know if they have a blood- borne pathogen disease. does not always know if they have a blood- borne pathogen disease. may have flu symptoms for a couple of weeks that go away and then the virus lays dormant in their body. may have flu symptoms for a couple of weeks that go away and then the virus lays dormant in their body.

Transmission Definition - to cause or allow the spread of… Definition - to cause or allow the spread of…

Routes of transmission The infected person’s blood comes in contact with the staff member’s blood through an opening in his/her skin. The infected person’s blood comes in contact with the staff member’s blood through an opening in his/her skin. Body fluids of the infected person, torn or loose skin, come in contact with the staff member’s blood. Body fluids of the infected person, torn or loose skin, come in contact with the staff member’s blood. Can occur if the staff member has a skin abrasion, dermatitis, acne, or from contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes, nose or mouth. Can occur if the staff member has a skin abrasion, dermatitis, acne, or from contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes, nose or mouth.

How can you protect yourself from becoming infected? Guidelines which help you - the employee - with a plan of action to protect yourself against acquiring such a disease. Guidelines which help you - the employee - with a plan of action to protect yourself against acquiring such a disease. Universal Precautions Universal Precautions A set of guidelines (29 CFR “Occupational Hazards to Blood- borne Pathogens”) A set of guidelines (29 CFR “Occupational Hazards to Blood- borne Pathogens”)

Universal Precautions Treat every person as though they were potential carriers. Treat every person as though they were potential carriers. Equipment Equipment Gloves Gloves Goggles Goggles Mask Mask Gown Gown

Gloves Gloves are the most commonly used barrier of defense. Gloves are the most commonly used barrier of defense. Packet Packet gloves gloves 4 X 4’s 4 X 4’s E.g. Bloody nose E.g. Bloody nose Skinned knee Skinned knee

Hand washing Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Note: it is the friction you create by rubbing your hands together that kills the germs. Note: it is the friction you create by rubbing your hands together that kills the germs.

You can also prevent yourself from getting infected by not sharing…

AIDS Universal Precautions? Universal Precautions?

Can I get AIDS from Kissing someone? No. You can not get AIDS from kissing someone but you can get AIDS from sexual intercourse. No. You can not get AIDS from kissing someone but you can get AIDS from sexual intercourse.

Can I get AIDS from sharing a glass or some ones fork? NO. You can not get AIDS by sharing some ones utensils. NO. You can not get AIDS by sharing some ones utensils.

Maintenance If a student should vomit or you notice blood on the furniture or floor call a custodian. If a student should vomit or you notice blood on the furniture or floor call a custodian. The custodians have germicidal cleaners that will make the environment safe. The custodians have germicidal cleaners that will make the environment safe.

If you think you have had contact with someone who has AIDS what should you do? Contact your nurse or doctor. There are tests to see if you have contracted the disease. Contact your nurse or doctor. There are tests to see if you have contracted the disease.

How can I prevent myself from getting the disease? Universal Precautions – the basics  Contact with blood must be avoided – allow the student to take care of the blood him or herself OR create a barrier between you and the student’s blood (paper towel, tissue).  All body fluids (except sweat) should be considered potentials for infection. Blood is the major risk for transmission for the serious bloodborne infections like HIV and Hepatitis B.  Contact with urine and stool should be avoided, because other pathogens (such as CMV, C-diff, or diarrhea causative agents) can be spread via these fluids.  Saliva and spit and nasal drainage are major ways respiratory viruses are spread. Tears are not a major source for infection, and sweat is not considered a risk.

In summary …. AVOID contact with any body fluids, create a barrier if necessary. AVOID contact with any body fluids, create a barrier if necessary. If you are exposed wash with soap and water for 30 seconds or flush the affected body part with water or saline. If you are exposed wash with soap and water for 30 seconds or flush the affected body part with water or saline. Always report any body fluid contact to the school nurse or administrator. Always report any body fluid contact to the school nurse or administrator. Obtain follow-up health care if necessary. Obtain follow-up health care if necessary.