1. Warroad School District
Bloodborne Pathogens
Warroad School District

2. Pathogens Micro-Organisms that cause disease Virus: Hepatitis, HIV
Bacteria: Cryptosporidium
Fungus: Athlete’s Foot
Prions: Mad Cow Disease

3. Hepatitis B Hepatitis A,B,C,D and E
Hepatitis B: In 2004, 350 Million cases worldwide!
60% of people infected show no symptoms!

4. Hepatitis B Virus Can survive outside of the body for 14 days!
Universal Precautions: Treat every blood spill as if it were infectious.
Vaccine perfected by Pablo DT Valenzuela in 1986!

5. Series of 3 shots offered to employees who are at risk of occupational exposure

6. Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV)

7. HIV/AIDS 8-15 Years incubation Less than 200 T-cells per Milliliter.
No cure for HIV or Hep B.

8. Transmission of Pathogens
Direct Contact: Blood to Blood
Indirect Contact: Blood to Mucous Membrane

9. Sharps

10. Disposal of Sharps

11. Personal Precautions Wash Hands Frequently for at Least 20 Seconds
Use Lotion to Prevent Cracking
Hand Sanitizer Only Kills Approximately 60% of Germs

12. Pre-Planning Where is the PPE? How do you use the PPE?
Is the PPE Broken?
Where are the containers?

13. Use The Right Equipment

14. Spill Control Secure the Area Put on Personal Protective Equipment
Utilize Body Fluid Cleanup Kits
Use Disinfectant
Wait for Disinfectant to Work
Dispose of Materials in Bio-Hazard Container
Never Re-Use Personal Protective Equipment!

15. Post Exposure Procedures
Wash Hands and Affected area
Report the Exposure
Go to a Medical Facility

16. Post Exposure Testing

18. References www.CDC.gov www.OSHA.gov

19. Image References Newcures.info Sciencedaily.com Topnews.ae
Vaccineresistancemovement.org
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Flickr.com
Franklyspeakingradio.com

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