1. South Jordan Fire Department
Blood Borne Pathogen Training

2. Blood-borne Pathogens
Department of Labor and OSHA rule regulating exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Training is a Federal OSHA requirement under 29 CFR
South Jordan Fire will review and update the plan as needed.

3. Epidemiology
The study of contagious diseases including but not limited to the following:
HIV/AIDS Affects the immune system
Hepatitis B Affects the liver
Hepatitis C Affects the liver
Currently a vaccine is only available for Hepatitis B

4. Modes of Transmission Open wounds (i.e. blood to blood)
Other bodily fluids, including mucous membrane (e.g. eyes, nose, mouth)
Skin penetrations from needle sticks
Exposure potentials exist during MVAs, fires & motor vehicle extrications.

5. Potentially Contaminate Fluids
Blood
Amniotic Fluid
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Synovial Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Semen
Vaginal Secretions

6. Potentially Risky Procedures
CPR
Violent Patients
Starting IVs
Intubations
Automobile Accidents
Industrial Accidents
Burn Victims

7. Methods of Prevention Hepatitis B immunizations
Three shots over six months
Shots have proven relatively safe
Effective for at least ten years.
Immunizations are provided at no cost by the City.

8. Methods of Prevention Universal Precautions Turnout gear Latex gloves
Pocket mask
Safety glasses
Universal precautions are required to be used on every call.

9. Needles and Sharps Use only safety needles
Do not bend or try to recap needles
Use only disposable needles
As soon as possible after use, place needle in an approved sharps container.

10. Methods of Prevention Proper hygiene/decontamination
Proper doffing of contaminated gear
Glove removal
Use and disposal of red bags
Decontamination of equipment & gear
Proper hand washing

11. Work Areas
Eating, drinking, applying cosmetics (including lip balm), and handling contact lenses are prohibited in any work area.
This includes ambulance, hospital emergency department and decontamination areas.
Food and drink shall not be kept, stored or transported where blood or other infectious materials may have been collected, processed or stored.

12. Post Exposure Procedures
Notify immediate supervisor who will notify the on-duty battalion chief.
Fill out exposure report form (ERF).
Accompany patient to the hospital.
Provide copy of the ERF to the hospital.
Provide copy of the ERF to the department.
Obtain permission to test blood of patient.

13. Post Exposure Prophylaxis
If indicated, start ASAP
Usually administered for four weeks.
If patient is determined to be negative, stop PEP.
Usually begin treatment one to two hours after exposure.

14. Exposure Reporting - Agency
Informs providers of law and procedure for submitting an ERF.
Insures that a incident report is completed
Ensure first report of injury is filed with Risk Management.
Ensures provider receives medical evaluation
Follows up on blood testing.
Maintains records of exposures
Assumes the cost of testing.

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