1. Lesson 1-4
Biological Safety
David LaRowe - RCC

2. Biosafety Emphasis Recognition of diseases transmitted by blood
HIV
Hepatitis
Biohazard symbol

3. Biosafety Emphasis
Biological hazard icon

4. Evolution of Biological Safety Guidelines
Isolation Techniques (1970, CDC)
Universal Precautions (1985)
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (BBP) (1991)
See Table 1-14

5. Evolution of Biological Safety Guidelines
Standard Precautions (1996)
Needlestick Prevention Act (2000)
Hand Hygiene (2002, 2009)
See Table 1-14

6. Standard Precautions Comprehensive Apply to all patients
Apply to all body fluids
Apply to nonintact skin and mucous membranes
Apply to organs and unfixed tissues
See Table 1-16

7. Standard Precautions

8. Exposure Control Plan Employer responsibility
Identify employees at risk
Provide training
Provide safety supplies
Immunize workers
Implement plan
See Table 1-15

9. Exposure Control Plan
Safety Agreement Form

10. Exposure Control Plan Plan includes use of Standard Precautions
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Engineering controls
Work practice controls
See Table 1-17

11. Personal Protective Equipment
Face protection
Mask
Safety glasses, goggles
Full face shield
Gloves
Gown

12. Personal Protective Equipment

13. Personal Protective Equipment

14. Engineering Controls Splash shields Sharps container (puncture-proof)
Biohazard container
Safety devices
Safety needles

15. Engineering Controls

16. Work Practice Controls
Hand hygiene
Use safety needles
Immediately discard used sharps
Clean up spills

17. Work Practice Controls

18. Work Practice Controls

19. Infection Prevention Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) Use PPE
Gloves
Face protection
Protective coat, apron, or gown
Hand hygiene
Waterless antiseptics
Antiseptic soap
See Table 1-19

20. Using Exposure Control Methods
Use for every task, such as routine venipuncture
See Table 1-18
Observe Standard Precautions
Wear appropriate PPE
Use engineering controls
Use work practice controls

21. Exposure Incidents Action plan for accidental exposure
Clean wound
Report to supervisor
Get medical attention
Employer responsibility
Nonpunitive policy
Immediate treatment and follow-up
Confidential counseling

22. Microbiology Safety Cultures and specimens Decontamination
See Table 1-20
Decontamination
Sterilization
Disinfection
Antisepsis

23. Microbiology Safety
Aseptic technique
Class II safety cabinets

24. Laboratory Environment
Air quality
Humidity
Temperature
Air exchange
Instrument performance
Daily records
Federal regulation
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