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Bloodborne Pathogens Nov 2017 Final 1
Bloodborne Pathogens Nov 2017 Final 1
After reviewing this module, the Health Professions student will be able to:
Define Bloodborne Pathogen
Describe how transmission occurs
Identify potentially infectious materials
Explain the significance of exposure incidents
Describe how to limit the risk of exposure of a bloodborne pathogen
Explain how to respond to an exposure
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD
Microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are present in human blood and
can cause disease in humans.
Of most concern are:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
Can lead to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer, in 75% of cases
Approximately 4 million people infected in the U.S., with only about
25% diagnosed
Approximately 12,000 deaths annually
No effective vaccine exists
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS
Blood
Human bodily fluids such as:
Semen, vaginal secretions, lung fluid
Any bodily fluid containing visible blood, such as involved in dental procedures
Any bodily fluid that cannot be identified
HOW ARE DISEASES TRANSMITTED?
Universal precautions:
Treat all human blood and bodily fluids as if they are infected with HIV, HBV,
HCV and other bloodborne pathogens
EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
Engineering Controls – Controls that isolate or Work Practice Controls – Procedures that
remove the bloodborne pathogen hazard from reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering
the workplace. the way in which a task is performed
Handwashing facilities Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Biohazard waste bags First aid response
Sharps disposal containers Spill clean-up
Spill/Clean up kits Laundry
Tongs for picking up hazardous objects Waste disposal
Exposure response
WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS
Exposure Determination:
Exposure determination is completed by a direct supervisor/director and involves
evaluating routine and reasonably anticipated tasks and procedures to determine whether
there is actual or reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
material.
Individuals are classified as either A or B and are informed at the start of their assignment
Category A: involves exposure or reasonably anticipated exposure during routine and non-
routine required tasks.
Category B: does not require tasks that involve exposure to blood or OPIM
Before receiving credit for the Bloodborne Pathogens module, you must:
Successfully complete the BBP Quiz
You may take the quiz as many times as needed to meet the passing grade of at least an
85%.
Your BBP certificate is good for one year
It is recommended that you print or electronically
save your certificate