Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Law. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Law was written in 1991 to protect employees from:
Virus Affect on Body US Cases Infected Vaccine
HIV Immune system damage. 1Million No
Leads to AIDS and death
Hepatitis B Liver damage, Can be fatal 1-1.25 Million Yes
Hepatitis C Liver damage, Can lead to cirrhosis 4 Million No
Part of the OSHA Law is development and maintenance of an exposure control plan. Our Exposure Control Plan includes six ways to reduce or eliminate your risks of exposure:
1. Standard Precautions
2. Engineering Controls
3. Work Practice Controls
4. Personal Protective Equipment
5. Housekeeping Practices
6. Hepatitis B Immunization
1. Standard Precautions.
Standard Precautions means that ALL patients are treated as if they are potentially infectious. Using Standard Precautions greatly reduces the risks of exposure and other hazards.
Needle Safety. To prevent sharps (needle) injuries, always use safety devices such as:;
•Safety Needles, Needle-less IV connectors
•Phlebotomy devices
•Lancets with retractable blades
Exposure to Blood or Other Body Fluids.
If you are accidentally stuck with a needle or exposed to body fluids to your eyes or other mucous membranes, IMMEDIATELY:
•Wash exposed area
•Report incident to your Supervisor
•Complete Exposure Form
•Report to Occupational Health or Nursing Administrative Coordinator (NAC) for assessment
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Law. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Law was written in 1991 to protect employees from:
Virus Affect on Body US Cases Infected Vaccine
HIV Immune system damage. 1Million No
Leads to AIDS and death
Hepatitis B Liver damage, Can be fatal 1-1.25 Million Yes
Hepatitis C Liver damage, Can lead to cirrhosis 4 Million No
Part of the OSHA Law is development and maintenance of an exposure control plan. Our Exposure Control Plan includes six ways to reduce or eliminate your risks of exposure:
1. Standard Precautions
2. Engineering Controls
3. Work Practice Controls
4. Personal Protective Equipment
5. Housekeeping Practices
6. Hepatitis B Immunization
1. Standard Precautions.
Standard Precautions means that ALL patients are treated as if they are potentially infectious. Using Standard Precautions greatly reduces the risks of exposure and other hazards.
Needle Safety. To prevent sharps (needle) injuries, always use safety devices such as:;
•Safety Needles, Needle-less IV connectors
•Phlebotomy devices
•Lancets with retractable blades
Exposure to Blood or Other Body Fluids.
If you are accidentally stuck with a needle or exposed to body fluids to your eyes or other mucous membranes, IMMEDIATELY:
•Wash exposed area
•Report incident to your Supervisor
•Complete Exposure Form
•Report to Occupational Health or Nursing Administrative Coordinator (NAC) for assessment
Do’s
•Place all sharps sharp’s box. •Pay very close attention when handling needles |
Don’ts
•Bend, Break or Recap Needles. •Overfill sharps containers |
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2. Engineering Controls.
Engineering Controls isolate or remove the hazards from the workplace.
Engineering Controls used are:
•Safety devices such as needle guards on syringes
•Sharps Boxes
Engineering Controls isolate or remove the hazards from the workplace.
Engineering Controls used are:
•Safety devices such as needle guards on syringes
•Sharps Boxes
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3. Work Practice Controls.
Work Practice Controls reduce the likelihood of exposure by changing the manner in which a task is performed. Work Practice Controls used at are:
•Hand Hygiene
•Spill-proof containers
•Linen Control
Work Practice Controls reduce the likelihood of exposure by changing the manner in which a task is performed. Work Practice Controls used at are:
•Hand Hygiene
•Spill-proof containers
•Linen Control
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4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
PPE is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard (exposure). Examples of PPE used are:
● Mask ● Goggles ● Gloves ● Gowns
PPE is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard (exposure). Examples of PPE used are:
● Mask ● Goggles ● Gloves ● Gowns
5. Housekeeping Practices.
Housekeeping practices provide a process for cleaning and decontamination to safely deal with contaminated sharps, laundry, and other medical waste.
Safe housekeeping practices are everyone’s responsibility.
All regulated waste should be placed in red bags in Regulated Medical Waste containers.
6. Hepatitis B Immunization.
Hepatitis B immunization reduces risk of occupationally acquiring Hepatitis B from blood or other body fluid exposure.
Hepatitis B Immunization is:
•Not required, but recommended (three-shot series)
•No cost to employee
Housekeeping practices provide a process for cleaning and decontamination to safely deal with contaminated sharps, laundry, and other medical waste.
Safe housekeeping practices are everyone’s responsibility.
All regulated waste should be placed in red bags in Regulated Medical Waste containers.
6. Hepatitis B Immunization.
Hepatitis B immunization reduces risk of occupationally acquiring Hepatitis B from blood or other body fluid exposure.
Hepatitis B Immunization is:
•Not required, but recommended (three-shot series)
•No cost to employee