BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING

1. BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING 2009/2010

2. Training Objectives Provide a basic understanding of: • Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) • Common modes of transmission of BBP • Methods to prevent transmission of BBP • Information to help school staff maintain compliance with the BBP standard.

3. OSHA (Ohio Safety & Health Administration) A Federal Agency which requires it. Ohio PERRP (Public Employee Risk Reduction Program) Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Why do I have to do this?Regulatory Authorities Require It!

4. What are Bloodborne Pathogens?Viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms that are carried in the bloodstreamand can cause disease. The most common bloodborne pathogens are: • Human Immonodeficiency Virus (HIV) • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) • Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

5. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) • Hepatitis means “inflammation of the liver”. 2. Most infectious bloodborne hazards can survive outside the body for up to a week! • Vaccination for HBV is available and very effective.

6. HBV Symptoms • Flu-like symptoms • Pain on the right side of the abdomen. • Jaundice ( a condition where the whites of the eyes turn yellow). • Tea or Cola colored urine. • Pale stools. (Some people have no symptoms at all!)

7. Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) • Long term effects include chronic liver disease and death. • There is no vaccine available for HCV. • The virus does not survive well outside the body.

8. HCV Symptoms Hepatitis C symptoms are very similar to Hepatitis B symptoms: • Pain on the right side of the abdomen. • Jaundice. • Fatigue. • Appetite Loss. • Nausea. • Dark-colored urine. • Pale stools.

9. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) • HIV attacks the immune system and can cause the disease known as AIDS. • AIDS is the second leading cause of death for age groups 25-44 years. 3. It is most commonly spread by unprotected sex or sharing of needles.

10. HIV Symptoms • Flu-like symptoms. • Night sweats or fever. • Weight loss. • Fatigue. • Swollen glands. • Aids related illnesses may also develop such as neurological problems and cancer.

11. Transmission of BBP Bloodborne pathogens enter your body by: • Blood touching open cuts, wounds or skin abrasions. • Blood splashing into your eyes, nose or mouth area. 3. Human bites.

12. EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN Goshen Local Schools has an Exposure Control Plan located in the Board Policy Manual. It is a written plan to protect staff from BBP: • It identifies staff at risk. • Identifies jobs and tasks at risk. • Vaccination program. • Work practice controls. • Use of personal protective equipment. • Post exposure incident procedure.

13. WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS Are methods that reduce the chance of an exposure to bloodborne pathogens. They include: • Universal Precautions. • Hand washing. • Engineering control (such as sharps containers). When occupational exposure risk remain, personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used.

14. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS The practice of treating ALL human blood as if it is infectious.

15. Universal Precautions Apply when there is a possibility of coming in contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

16. HAND WASHING The single most important technique for preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

17. WASH HANDS … • Before eating. • After toileting. • After contact with blood, body fluids or soiled objects. • After assisting with personal hygiene.

18. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Specialized clothing or equipment that provides protection against infectious material. Gowns Gloves Eye Protection Resuscitation Devices

19. PPE Guidelines: Gloves • Wear gloves when contact with potentially • infectious material is anticipated. • Check gloves before use (no tears, holes or cracks). • Remove contaminated gloves before leaving the work area. • Wash hands after removing gloves. • Never reuse disposable gloves. • Types of gloves include: vinyl, latex or utility • gloves.

20. Disposal of Contaminated Waste • Items soiled with blood or bodily fluids should be thrown into a red garbage can or red biohazard bag. • Sharp objects, such as needles or broken glass, should be put in sharps containers.

21. Cleaning Blood Spills • All surfaces and equipment that come into contact with blood must be decontaminated with the appropriate cleaning solution. • Take your time and be careful. • Avoid splashing contaminated fluids. • Wear appropriate PPE.

22. Cleaning Up a Blood Spill Cleaning Process: • Apply gloves. • Absorb spill. • Apply 10% bleach solution or approved disinfectant. • Let solution sit for appropriate time: Bleach solution = 15 minutes. Follow the label for other products.

23. What is an Exposure Incident? A specific incident, while providing job duties, that results in blood or OPIM “getting in” through: • Non-intact skin. • Mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth). OPIM= other potentially infectious materials

24. What to do if an Exposure Occurs • Immediately: • Wash the exposed area with soap & water. • Flush splashes to the nose, mouth or skin with water. • Irrigate eyes with water or saline. • Report the incident according to your district plan. • The district will provide additional medical evaluation and treatment, if needed, at no cost to the staff member.

25. BBP Training Must be completed: • Annually. • Any time your job duties change and put you at a higher risk of exposure. See you next year!

26. QUESTIONS If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nurse.

27. OSHA BBP Safety & Health Topics http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/index.html OSHA BBP Training Regulations. http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd data/1910 1030.html Ohio Public Employment Risk Reduction Program http://www.colostate.edu/Orgs/safefood/NEWSLTR/V8N3S06.html US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov References