1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. Job Specific Exposure Protection Plan
Every employee should refer to the Klein ISD Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan at to review their Job Specific Exposure Plan.

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

14. Where Can I Find the KISD Bloodborne Pathogen Plan?
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.

15. 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

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17. Bibliography
Bloodborne Pathogen Plan. Klein ISD. (Online) January, 2001.
Guide to the five types of viral hepatitis. Harris County Health Department. Circa 1995.
Manual of Information on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Klein Independent School District. December, 1986.
OSHA Fact Sheets: Bloodborne Pathogens Final Standard. (Online) Jun
Persons reported to be living with HIV infection and with AIDS, by state and age group, reported through December, Center For Disease Control. (Online) 1.htm. Jun. 29, 2000.