1. Woodbury City Public Schools
Bloodborne Pathogens
Woodbury City Public Schools
Presented by
Madeline Mills, RN,CSN Diane Sullivan- RN,CSN
Evergreen Avenue School Nurse Woodbury Jr/Sr High School Nurse
Paula Horton, RN,CSN Lori Ferretti, RN, BSN
West End Memorial School Walnut Street School
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2. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
It’s a requirement of OSHA for all new employees and annual refresher for returning staff
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3. WHAT ARE BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS?
Disease causing organisms that are transferred through blood to blood transmission
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV are the most common
Symptoms may occur years after exposure
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4. WHY DO WE NEED TO FOCUS ON THIS?
Children may carry diseases just like the general public
OSHA has issued a standard that can protect you from bloodborne pathogens on the job
Some school employees have a greater degree of risk
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5. LET’S GET MORE SPECIFIC
3 Most common bloodborne infections are:
HEPATITIS
HEPATITIS C
HIV
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6. HEPATITIS B Viral disease that causes liver inflammation
50% of those infected have symptoms- flu like symptoms, jaundice- 50% have no symptoms
10% end up with chronic liver damage which can be life threatening
A reliable vaccine is available
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7. HEPATITIS C Viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver
Most people don’t feel ill after initially infected
85% go on to develop chronic infection leading to liver disease
There is no cure or vaccine presently but medications available may arrest it.
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8. HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Attacks the body’s immune system over a period of time
Many develop aids- death occurs from infection or cancers
Medication regimes have prolonged life but there is no cure or vaccine yet
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9. TIME OUT!!! SHOULD WE PANIC?….NO!
Risk of exposure is low in the school setting
Prevention is the best policy
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10. EXACTLY HOW ARE BBP’S TRANSMITTED?
Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted most easily through direct contact:
infected blood or secretions by sexual contact
IV/needle sticks
Open broken skin
Sharing personal items (razors, toothbrushes, etc.)
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11. TRANSMISSION IN SCHOOLS
Broken skin or mucous membranes come in contact with infected blood or body fluid with visible blood
Accidental injury with an infected sharp object
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12. PREVENTION IS KEY
Universal precautions-treat all blood and body fluids containing visible blood as if contaminated
Always use gloves when you anticipate touching blood, body fluids or contaminated surfaces
Wash hands and skin surfaces immediately after contact with blood or body fluids
Contaminated surfaces and equipment, call custodian
Surfaces should be disinfected because the Hepatitis B virus can survive up to a week on dried surface
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13. …PREVENTION IS KEY... DO NOT pick up broken glass
Always use CPR mask if you have to resuscitate a victim
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14. HANDLING SITUATIONS …
All staff should have quick access to gloves for handling blood, vomit, feces, urine
Allow student to treat himself with tissue or paper towel
Student should go to nurse or nurse is notified to go to the student
Notify custodian for cleanup with disinfectant
Discard all contaminated clothing, equipment in a plastic bag with gloves on
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15. OK, WHAT IF EXPOSURE OCCURS?
From injuries, bites, sharps, bloody body fluids
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16. IF EXPOSED TO BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS...
Thoroughly wash effected area with soap and water (skin, eyes, mucous membranes)
Report the exposure to the nurse
Exposure control plan is in place
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17. REMEMBER... Most school employees are not at a high risk for exposure
Most exposures do not result in infection
Washing hands is the best prevention
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18. Questions ??? See your building nurse
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