1. Victory Christian School
Bloodborne Pathogen
Training

2. WHY ARE WE HERE? OSHA Blood Borne (BB) Pathogen Standard
anyone who can reasonably anticipate contact with blood or potentially infectious body fluids while at work is required to complete training
Not every school employee is occupationally exposed to BB pathogens. However, every school employee must understand the dangers of infection and safe practices to minimize risk.

3. Written Exposure Control Plan
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires every school system to create one.
The ECP must be made available to every school employee upon request
Contact Health Services to read VCS Exposure Control Plan

4. What is a BB Pathogen?
Microorganisms that are carried in human blood and other body fluids that can cause disease in humans

5. BB Pathogens May Be Present In:
Blood
Saliva
Vomit
Urine
Any other bodily fluid
Torn or open skin tissue

6. Blood Borne Pathogens Can Enter The Body Through:

7. DIRECT TRANSFER Blood or bodily fluid contacting:
Open cuts and nicks
Skin abrasions
Dermatitis
Sexual contact
Mucous membranes of mouth, eyes or nose
Cutting yourself with a contaminated sharp object like:
Broken glass
Sharp metal
Needles
Knives
Exposed ends of orthodontic wires

8. INDIRECT TRANSFER Eyes Nose Mouth Non-intact skin
Touching a contaminated object or surface and
then transferring the infection to your:
Eyes
Nose
Mouth
Non-intact skin

9. Common Bloodborne Diseases
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Malaria
Brucellosis
Syphilis

10. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS
HIV attacks the body’s immune system
HIV does not survive well outside the body
No threat on contracting HIV through casual contact

11. Hepatitis B (HBV) “Inflammation of the liver”
Approx. 500,000 people in the U.S become infected each year. (CDC)
1—1.25 million Americans are chronically infected
HBV can survive in dried blood for at least one week

12. Hepatitis B Symptoms Symptoms can occur 1-9 months after exposure
Symptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea , vomiting
A person may not exhibit any symptoms, being unaware that they are a carrier.

13. Hepatitis C (HCV) Hepatitis C is the most common chronic
blood borne infection in the United States
Symptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting
May lead to chronic liver disease and death

14. Transmission Potential
Contact with another person’s blood or bodily fluid that may contain blood
Mucous membranes: eyes, mouth, nose
Non-intact skin
Contaminated sharps/needles

15. Your Exposure Potential
Accidental Injury
Administering first aid
Post-accident cleanup
Handling of trash/waste
Janitorial or maintenance work
Handling of any waste products

16. Reducing Your Risk Work Practice Controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Engineering Controls
Housekeeping
Hepatitis Vaccine

17. Universal Precautions
Treating all blood and bodily fluids as if they are infected with a bloodborne disease.
All age groups
Every socioeconomic class
Every state and territory
Rural areas and inner cities
Many people who carry infectious disease have no visible symptoms and no knowledge of their condition

18. Work Practice Controls
A person trained in bloodborne pathogens safety to give first-aid treatment to students on a regular basis
A facilities technician or trained person responsible for cleaning up all body fluid spills on a regular basis

19. More Work Practice Controls
Minimize splashing, spraying, spattering and generation of droplets when attending to an injured student or co-worker, especially where blood is present
Don’t eat, drink, apply cosmetics or lip balms, or handle contact lenses where there is likelihood of exposure
Don’t keep food and drink in refrigerators, shelves or on surfaces where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present

20. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Anything that is used to protect a person from exposure
Latex or Nitrile gloves, goggles, masks, CPR mouth barriers, aprons, gowns, etc.

21. PPE Rules to Remember
Always check PPE for defects or tears before using
If PPE becomes torn or defective remove and get new
Remove PPE before leaving a contaminated area
Do not reuse disposable equipment

22. Hand Washing Wash hands immediately after removing PPE
Use a soft antibacterial soap
A hand sanitizer can be used but wash with soap and water as soon as possible.

23. Engineering Controls Sharps containers to dispose
of needles, sharp objects.
Biohazard labels to mark
waste and towels soaked with blood or body fluids
Hand sanitizer available in all restrooms and many work stations.
Numerous hand washing facilities

24. Good Housekeeping
Clean and decontaminate all equipment and environmental working surfaces as soon as possible after contact with blood or infectious material
Never pick up broken glass with gloved or bare hands.
Place contaminated sharps and infectious wastes in labeled container

25. Decontamination
When cleaning up surfaces use Virex® or a solution of one part bleach to 9 parts water.
Do an initial wipe up
Spray and allow it to stand for ten minutes then wipe up
Dispose of all wipes in biohazard containers
PPE should be removed and disposed of in biohazard containers

26. Know This Symbol
Watch for fluorescent orange-red label, red bags and containers with biohazard symbol.
Warns you that the container holds blood or other potentially infectious materials.

27. Hepatitis B Vaccination
85 to 97% effective
Offered to those who are exposed to blood or other infectious materials as part of their job
Recommended for all potentially exposed employees

28. Exposure Incident
A specific incident of contact with potentially infectious bodily fluid
If there are no infiltrations of mucous membranes or open skin surfaces, it is not considered an occupational exposure
Report all accidents involving blood or bodily fluids
Post-exposure medical evaluations are offered

29. Post-exposure Evaluation
Confidential medical evaluation
Document route of exposure
Identify source individual
Test source individuals blood (with individuals consent)
Provide results to exposed employee

30. Recordkeeping Medical records include: Hepatitis B vaccination status
Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up results
Training records include:
Training dates
Contents of the training
Signature of trainer and trainee

31. In Conclusion Know the facts.
Take time to protect yourself while helping a child or co-worker.
As a school employee, you must react to an emergency not only with your heart, but with your head.

32. Questions?
VCS Health Services