BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING

Definition of a Blood borne pathogen

-        Microorganisms that are carried in the blood that can cause disease in humans when     transmitted from an infected individual to another individual through blood and certain body fluids.
 

Body Fluids that can carry Blood borne Pathogens

-    Human Body Fluids:

Semen, vaginal secretions, amniotic fluid, saliva , any body fluids which are visibly contaminated with blood
 

Common Blood borne pathogen diseases

-      Hepatitis A

-      Hepatitis B

-      Hepatitis C

-      HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
 

 Hepatitis A

-    Found predominately in stool
 

Hepatitis B (HBV)

-    HBV can survive at least one week in dried blood

-    Symptoms occur 1 to 9 months after exposure

-     jaundice, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea and loss of appetite, vomiting

      -    Vaccine is available – series of shots given over 6 months to 1 year
 

Hepatitis C

-      Most chronic blood borne infection in the USA

-      Primarily transported through large or repeated exposure to blood

-      May lead to chronic liver disease and death

-      No Vaccine is available
 

HIV/AIDS

-     HIV makes the immune system wea

-     HIV does not survive well outside the body

-     Cannot be contracted through casual contact

-     No vaccine is available

How to Protect Yourself – Universal Precautions

       -  Always Use Universal Precautions as Indicated:

                   Remember:  If you are not sure, assume that all body fluids are 

                   infectious  and use universal precautions-Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -      -   When exposure is anticipated - gloves, mask,gown

-   Wash hands immediately after taking off your gloves

-   Never reuse PPE

**REMEMBER ** HAND WASHING IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF PREVENTING DISEASE

What to Do If you are Exposed

-     Immediately report exposure to the school nurse or principal

**REMEMBER **

HAND WASHING IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF PREVENTING DISEASE

ALWAYS CALL A CUSTODIAN TO CLEAN UP AN ACCIDENT SITE. 1 quarter of bleach to 1 gallon of water is used.

ANYONE WHO DOES NOT APPEAR ILL, MAY STILL BE INFECTED WITH AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND MAY TRANSMIT IT TO OTHERS
 

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