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Blood Borne Pathogens In-service

Jones County School District. Blood Borne Pathogens In-service. Presented by JC School Nurses for all JC School District Staff Members. Act Rather Than Re-act. School Staff tend to be nurturing and care-taking people

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Blood Borne Pathogens In-service

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  1. Jones County School District Blood Borne PathogensIn-service Presented by JC School Nurses for all JC School District Staff Members

  2. Act Rather Than Re-act • School Staff tend to be nurturing and care-taking people • Don’t rush to help without putting on gloves - children can touch their own blood - give them a dressing while you put on your gloves • You can be kind and reassuring while you work to protect yourself!

  3. Blood Borne Diseases • HBV Hepatitis B virus Causes damage to liver • HIV Human immunodeficiency virus Compromises immune system – leads to AIDS for which there is no known cure

  4. Transmission • Pathogens can enter your body through: Open cuts - Skin abrasions - Acne Dermatitis - Mucous membranes • Accidental injury with contaminated object: Broken glass - Sharp metal Knives - Needles

  5. Risk of Exposure • Not every staff member will be occupationally exposed to body fluids • Whether or not you’re exposed, you still need to know what to do to minimize your risk of infection

  6. Be Safe and Successful! • Use Barrier Precautions - Have them available in school, on playground and on field trips • Keep yourself and others safe from contamination • Act rather than react!

  7. The Key to Protection • Never touch another person’s blood! Universal Precautions Kits (Gloves, Dressing, Antibacterial Pad) • Handwashing, Handwashing & Handwashing!

  8. Your best protection is to not have any contact with another person’s blood or body fluids. • If a student is bleeding, instruct student to cover the source and apply pressure as needed – get the school nurse! • If you MUST assist – you need gloves and to call for help!

  9. Gloves • First line of Protection! – Cover all cuts, dry skin – replace any damp bandaids • Replace as soon as possible if gloves are ripped or punctured • Glove Removal Demonstration • Dispose of used gloves carefully and safely!

  10. Remember: • Healthy, intact skin is your first line of defense from exposure to blood and body fluids. • Treat all blood, fresh or dried as if it is contaminated

  11. Exposure to eyes: • If blood or body fluids get in your eyes, wash immediately – rinse eyes for 10 minutes. • Report the incident to the school nurse. • COMPLETE AN INCIDENT REPORT.

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