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Universal Precautions/ Blood Bourne Pathogens

Universal Precautions/ Blood Bourne Pathogens. Required Annual Training Poem by Jacki O’Donnell, RN. Tis the day before school starts and it’s time once again, to tell you the story of Blood Bourne Pathogens.

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Universal Precautions/ Blood Bourne Pathogens

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  1. Universal Precautions/Blood Bourne Pathogens Required Annual Training Poem by Jacki O’Donnell, RN

  2. Tis the day before school startsand it’s time once again,to tell you the story ofBlood Bourne Pathogens.

  3. For OSHA does mandatethat we meet here each yearand review, once againwhat you all need to hear.

  4. There are strong virusesthat are too small to seethat cause Hepatitisor AIDS-HIV.

  5. They live in the bloodstreamof Whom? We can’t tell.For those who are infectedmay look perfectly well!

  6. The germs in their bloodstreammay only be spreadthrough sexual contactor if someone has bled.

  7. Can’t get them from kissingor giving a hugor face-to-face contact or sharing a mug.

  8. A portal of entry,a break in the skin,or exposed mucous membranescan let these germs in.

  9. But if there’s exposureand blood interflowswill you get infected?Well, nobody knows.

  10. The Hepatitis virusis virile, you see,with a vaccine for “B-type”but no cure for Hep-C

  11. HIV is the weakerbut a cause for concernfor as of now, it is fatal,though there’s much more to learn.

  12. And in the school settingthere’s a risk of a bleedfrom a fight or an injury.So what do you need?

  13. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONSwhich means you must view all body fluidsas harmful to you.

  14. To avoid ALL exposurewith ANYONE’S blood,a good way to do this:by wearing your gloves!

  15. SCHOOL Keep a pair in your pocket,your briefcase, your purse.Where do you get them?From your friendly School Nurse!

  16. Wear them when blood’s presentto protect your hand’s skinfrom any pathogensand to not let germs in.

  17. Remove the gloves carefullydo not snap them off,for the latex inside themmay cause some to cough.

  18. First one, then the otherremoved inside out,then thrown in the garbageso the blood can’t drip out.

  19. Then go wash your handsfifteen seconds or morewith soap and warm waterand be reasonably sure….

  20. …that you are protectedand out of harm’s way.With UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONSyou too can say…

  21. …go on Hepatitis!Pass by HIV!For I am protected-you can’t infect me!

  22. And so that’s my messagewe end it right here.Go forth and be safe now,and I’ll see you next year.

  23. Question? Concerns?Contact your CES school nurse:770-887-7749 (040417) You have successfully completed this UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS TRAINING PROGRAM. Please notify your school nurse by sending an email with “UP COURSE COMPLETION NOTIFICATION” in the subject line. Click the SUBMIT button and the email message will be ready to send when you close this window. SUBMIT

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