2. Instructions for Annual Review of Bloodborne Pathogens (all employees) Read BBP PowerPoint training. Take BBP test E-mail test results to jgillis @woodscharter.org E-mail test results to jgillis @woodscharter.org Woods Charter School

3. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS POLICY BOOK Office Locations: PRINCIPAL MAIN OFFICE

4. PURPOSE Limits occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials since any exposure could result in transmission of bloodborne pathogens which could lead to disease or death.

5. What Are Bloodborne Pathogens? Microorganisms carried by human blood and other body fluids. (semen, breast milk, vaginal secretions)

6. Signs/Symptoms Bloodborne Diseases HBV and HCV affect the liver by causing inflammation HIV affects the immune system

7. TRANSMISSION OF BBP May be transmitted in: Blood Body fluids Breaks in the skin Broken glass or sharp metal contaminated with blood or body fluids Needles contaminated with blood or body fluids Touching contaminated objects than touching ones mouth, nose, eyes

8. RISKY BUSINESS? Teacher/Assistant of EC students Carpentry, Masonry, Agriculture and Technology Education Teachers Employees who perform activities/procedures involving blood/body fluids The Exposure Control Plan identifies at-risk job classifications. (This Plan is located in the BBP.) These classifications are: School Nurse First Responders Assigned PE Teachers Coaches/Trainers Health Occupations Teacher Custodians Maintenance (plumbers) Speech Therapists Volunteer Coaches

9. To Limit Exposures Use universal precautions as if everyone has a disease Practice good hand washing Use personal protective equipment Do not recap needles Place glass and needles in sharps container Clean and decontaminate work surfaces and equipment ASAP Use appropriate disinfectant that is available through custodian Do not eat, drink, apply cosmetics, lip balms, contact lenses where exposures may occur

10. PPE-WHAT IS IN IT FOR ME? PPE kits contain: Gloves (use when potential for handling blood/body fluids) Mask and eye protection (use for potential splatters to face) Disposal apron (use for potential splatter on clothes or body) Antiseptic wipes (use to clean hands, accident site, etc.) Absorbent and scoop Red bag (use if over 20 milliliters of blood) First Responders also have a CPR micro shield because they provide care for injured staff/students and are trained in CPR ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD HAVE A PPE KIT IN THEIR ROOM, BUS OR DEPARTMENT

11. Hepatitis B vaccine will be offered to at risk staff. Booster doses will be given IF CDC recommends Given in 3 doses… 1st shot 1 month later 2nd shot 6 months after 1st shot 3rd shot to be given Given in upper arm Man-made vaccine with yeast base Reaction to vaccine includes: soreness, swelling, itching, redness, warmth, bruising, fever, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness, nodule at site

12. WHAT NEXT If you have an exposure, report immediately to your director, and principal!

13. Quick Review! Use precautions as if everyone has a disease. Good handwashing required BBP training due 10 days from hire and annually. Every classroom and bus should have PPE (personal protective equipment) Ask school nurse about Hep B vaccine (most school employees at minimal risk) Report any exposure immediately!

14. Thank you for completing the Power Point presentation Please complete the google test by August 31, 2010