Revisions were published january 18, 2001 to the federal registers occupational exposure to bloodborne. Injection drug use currently the most common means of hcv transmission in the u. Although the bbp standard incorporates up, the infection control. Review the cmc ems system operating guideline sog policy for infection control and exposure. Describe the importance of ppe and hand washing in reducing the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission. Appendix b bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan.
Bloodborne pathogens bloodborne pathogens are infectious materials in human blood and body fluids that can cause disease in humans exposure can results in serious illness or death anyone who comes in contact with human blood or body fluids or anyone who touches potentially contaminated surfaces or equipment is at risk what are they. There is no antibody currently available for hepatitisb, or for hiv exposure. One type of a blood borne pathogen information about this virus hepatitis b is a virus that damages the liver. Opims include semen, vaginal secretions, blood, and several internal body fluids. Use personal protective equipment ppe, such as gloves and face shields, every time there is a potential for exposure to blood or body fluids. Although the bloodborne pathogen standard at 29 cfr 1910. Ehsbiosafety page 1 agent characteristics risk group rg. To describe the actions to be taken when a medical center employee has percutaneous e. Routes of exposure an exposure can only take place if the pathogen can get into the body of the exposed person. Bloodborne pathogen exposure hotline at 18664776824 in jacksonville, 7am4pm, go to employee health suite 505 in tower 1. Any infectious microorganism in the human blood that can cause disease is a blood borne pathogen.
The purpose of the uw bloodborne pathogens bbp program is to protect employees from exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials opim. Sweat, tears, saliva except in dental procedures, urine, feces, and vomitus are. They may cause illness in people and can be spread to another individual through contact with contaminated blood and body fluids. Blood borne pathogens and postexposure prophylaxis christopher behrens md northwest association of occupational and environmental medicine october 2017. Identify the bloodborne pathogens of primary concern. Blood borne pathogens blood borne pathogens are viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease. Learn how to avoid exposure to bloodborne pathogens from the use of sharps. Bloodbody fluid exposure option centers for disease control. Tdcj bloodborne pathogen program the osha bloodborne pathogen program the osha standard for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens standard 29cfr1910. Pathogen must be present patient must have a bloodborne disease the host is susceptible to the pathogen the pathogen must enter the body.
This program is designed to meet the requirements of the occupational safety and health. Best practices for industry bloodborne pathogen concerns bloodborne pathogens are a big cause of concern for companies. There are at least six different types of hepatitis ag, with the three most common types being hepatitis a, hepatitis b and hepatitis c. Blood or other opim gets in to an open cut or sore splash of blood or opim occurs to a mucous membrane first, for an opportunity of exposure to occur. Unless visibly contaminated with blood, saliva except in dental operations, feces, vomit, and urine are not considered to be opim. This can happen if blood or opim comes into contact with a mucous membrane, broken skin. Standard and universal precautions in the child care setting. Guide to the does bloodborne pathogen compliance tool. Bloodborne pathogens for schools as a school employee you must react to emergencies not only with your heart but with your head. Q when is urine or feces covered as other potentially. Safe operating procedure revised 1218 handling laundry potentially contaminated with bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogen plan as required by osha, jhs has a bloodborne pathogen exposure plan that is updated yearly a copy of the plan is available on the jhs intranet if you can not locate blood borne pathogen plan, advise your unit manager. Students, coworkers and loved ones are counting on you. Osha bloodborne pathogen compliance oshas bloodborne pathogens standard is a federal osha regulation 29 cfr 1910.
Pathogenic microorganisms that may be present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. The term other potentially infectious materials is defined in the standard for bloodborne pathogens at title 8 section 5193b. Hepatitis a is an acute infection and people usually improve without treatment. Questions and answers about occupational exposure is an oregon osha standards and technical resources section publication. Once you have been exposed, you may be required to have blood testing done for many years.
Oshas bloodborne pathogens standard bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. Frequently asked questions about the bloodborne pathogens. How much do you remember about bloodborne pathogens and how you can protect yourself from infection. If a blood borne exposure may have occurred, please complete the enclosed forms. Epidemiology of exposures to blood borne pathogens many bacteria and viruses can be, and have been transmitted to. Blood borne pathogens training for school personnel. Aug 25, 2016 anaerobic digestion of cattle manure represents one of the most environmentally friendly treatment methods employed to control the population of pathogens to a level acceptable for public health safety. Please read page 1 to see if an exposure has occurred. Bloodborne pathogens free training materials from osha. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis b virus hbv, hepatitis c virus hcv and human immunodeficiency virus hiv. Questions and answers about occupational exposure about this guide bloodborne pathogens. Questions and answers about occupational exposure is an oregon osha.
Sweat, tears and urine do not carry these microorganisms. The purpose of this document is to comply with oshas occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens in title 29 code of federal regulations 1910. The school system is required to identify personnel whose job duties may expose them to blood or body fluids. Guide to the does bloodborne pathogen compliance tool the uft safety and health department developed this guide to provide our borough, district, special representatives and chapter leaders, with assistance in understanding the doe bloodborne pathogens compliance tool bbp ct. Exposure control plan bloodborne pathogens bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids or biological substances the purpose of an exposure control plan is to have procedures and controls in place to eliminate or minimized the risk of occupational exposure to an infectious disease, as well as to reduce the risk of infection should exposure occur. Bloodborne pathogens this training module is designed to provide a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of their transmission, methods of prevention, and other pertinent information. The following safety program, also known as the park. In the context of oshas bloodborne pathogen standard, contaminated laundry means laundry i. Introduction to the bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan.
The calosha bloodborne pathogens standard preventing hivaids and other bloodborne diseases by beth mohr phd, cih bloodborne pathogens are diseasecausing microorganisms that are carried and transmitted through human blood. This interactive, fillable, bloodborne pathogens exposure control checklist aims to reduce the risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne diseases at your facility as part of a comprehensive safety and health management program. Create a core sense of responsibility among participants to prevent future incidence of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It is quite unrealistic to enumerate all the microbial pathogens present in cattle manure because of the huge numbers of these pathogens that populate the gastrointestinal tract and the other systems in the animal. Pathogen must be present patient must have a bloodborne disease the host is susceptible to the pathogen the pathogen must enter the body the pathogen must be virulent potent enough to infect the host the best way to avoid exposure is to have a break in the chain of infection. If a coworker is hurt and bleeding, they will want to help. Additionally, visible blood in feces may indicate the presence of bloodborne pathogens including hiv, hepatitis b, and hepatitis c. The intent of this exposure control plan is to prevent bloodborne infections. Blood borne pathogens contract providers training 3 soiled clothing or linens should be rolled up and placed in washer.
This training module may be used by school district personnel for bloodborne pathogen bbp training. Use protective clothingrespirators when exposed to. Bloodborne pathogens opim semen vaginal secretions pleural, cerebrospinal, pericardial, peritoneal, synovial, and amniotic body fluids saliva with blood in dental procedures any body fluids visibly contaminated with blood undifferentiated body fluids any unfixed tissue or organ other than intact skin from a. The osha standard for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens standard. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens chapter 296. These and other concerns will be addressed later in this class. Blood borne pathogens and infection control principles this section should serve as the foundation regarding agency policy and practices concerning blood borne pathogens and infection control. California code of regulations, title 8, section 5193. Contact of your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin with blood. For example, if infected blood came into contact with an open sore or a cut in your hands, you may become infected. Splashes or punctures especially when drawing blood. What you need to know certain body fluids can contain bloodborne pathogens that infect humans and spread from person to person.
Other potentially infectious materials opim we should be aware of include. Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. Bloodborne pathogens quick facts what are bloodborne pathogens. The osha bloodborne pathogens test improve your knowledge.
An overview of the control of bacterial pathogens in. Bloodborne pathogens employee training on the hazards of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. For example, the cdc identified contact with urine, saliva, feces, vomit, and breast milk as potential sources of ebola virus exposure. Osha bloodborne pathogen standard anyone whose job requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens is required to complete training employees who are trained in cpr and first aid, must be bbp trained the more you know, the better you will perform in real situations. Exposure incident means a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, nonintact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that result from the performance of an employees duties.
If you feel that you have been exposed to blood borne pathogen disease, contact the supervisor. Bloodborne pathogens are defined as disease causing microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria that are present in human blood. Hiv, hbv, hcv andor other blood borne pathogens, and infectioncontrol precautions adhered to that minimize the risk of exposure to these materials. However, infected blood can enter your system through open sores, cuts, abrasions, acne, and any sort of damaged or broken skin such as sunburn or blisters. Bloodborne pathogens bloodborne pathogens are infectious materials in human blood and body fluids that can cause disease in humans exposure can results in serious illness or death anyone who comes in contact with human blood or body fluids or anyone.
Introduction to blood borne pathogens what are blood pathogens. The bloodborne pathogen safety manual midwestern state. They are microorganisms which live in human blood and cause disease. Department of veterans affairsvamhcs policy memorandum 512. Bloodborne pathogens bbp are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis b, hepatitis c and hiv.
The school system is required to identify personnel whose job duties may exposepersonnel whose job duties may expose them to blood or body fluids. The intent of this questionandanswer manual is to help employers and. Classification and description of the main bacterial pathogens in cattle manure. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are human immunodeficiency virus hiv, hepatitis b hbv, hepatitis c hcv, and mrsa.
Blood and body fluid exposures are to be reported as they occur during the calendar year. Intramural and athletic departments personnel may routinely be exposed through the initial. If a facility chooses to follow the protocol for exposure management, sections v ix are also required. List the three ways exposure to bloodborne pathogens commonly. Learn about which body fluids contain bloodborne pathogens and how to prevent the spread of infection. The pathogen passes through the correct entry site. Human fecal material may contain a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Q when is urine or feces covered as other potentially infectious material. Summary exposure to blood borne pathogens poses a serious risk to health care workers hcws. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens chapter.
These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis b virus hbv, hepatitis c virus hcv, and human immunodeficiency virus hiv, the virus that causes aids. Bloodborne pathogens training module this module is designed to serve as the required basic bloodborne pathogens refresher training for employee and to meet the requirements of the occupational safety and health administrations oshas loodborne pathogen standard, 29. Blood means human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood bloodborne. Sections i iv should be completed for all reported exposures. Note although there are various regulations on who should be trained, my personal opinion is that all employees should receive basic training on the subject. Know the facts and take precautions to protect yourself. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Where to access a copy of the osha bloodborne pathogen standard law with explanation where they can obtain a copy of their employers exposure control plan and an explanation of the plan what actions to take and who to contact should there be an emergency involving blood or opim. Standard and universal precautions in the child care setting what are standard and universal precautions. Persons can strike an object, be struck by an object, or fall upon an object or tool that would cut or otherwise break the skin. This is universal precautions and should be used when handling blood, bodily fluids containing visible blood, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid.
Frequently asked questions about the bloodborne pathogens standard. Certain body fluids can contain bloodborne pathogens that infect humans and spread from person to person. Diseases caused by blood borne pathogens are also transmitted by contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or. Exposure control manual for blood borne pathogens page 7 of 31 methods of implementation and control unbroken skin forms an impervious barrier against blood borne pathogens. Fac t sheet occupational bloodborne pathogen exposures. An overview of the control of bacterial pathogens in cattle. Postexposure procedure administration of postexposure evaluation and followup health care workers responsible for employees hbv vaccination and postexposure evaluation and followup will be given a copy of the osha bloodborne pathogens standard. A human bite sustained by a hcw from a patient, other hcw, or visitor. Urine, feces, saliva, vomit, tears, nasal secretions and sweat cannot transmit bloodborne pathogens unless they contain visible blood. Bloodborne diseases hepatitis a hepatitis a is often called infectious hepatitis. A specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, nonintact skin or. Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The intent of this questionandanswer manual is to help employers and employees.
Method 1 a commercially available test indicator kit that uses bacterial spores bacillus stearothermophilus is the approved method of. This north carolina department of public safety employee has possibly had an exposure to a blood borne pathogen. Human feces and urine bars human feces and urine effective 6202017 controlled document if viewed online. Risk and management of bloodborne infections in health care. Free programs and materials from osha on bloodborne pathogens. Foodborne diseases and outbreaks where to access a copy of the osha bloodborne pathogen standard law with explanation where they can obtain a copy of their employers exposure control plan and. Viral hepatitis is an infection that affects the liver. Identify work practices that help eliminate or reduce the risk of exposure. Fac t sheet occupational bloodborne pathogen exposures the centers for disease control and prevention cdc estimates 5.
School nurses, teachers, paraeducators, secretaries, administrators, school first aid responders, other school staff. Bloodbody fluid exposure option centers for disease. How can a correctional health care worker be exposed to bloodborne pathogens on the job. Kansas department of health and environment bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan introduction in march 1992, occupational safety and health administrations osha bloodborne pathogen standard, 29 cfr 1910. Infection control is designed to prevent infectious illnesses by disruptingpreventing airborne, blood, contact, droplet, and sexual transmission of pathogens from infected. Receipt of donated blood, blood products, and organs once a common means of transmission but now rare in the u. Test your knowledge with this osha bloodborne pathogens test. If a person comes in contact with blood that is infected with a blood borne pathogen, heshe may become infected as well, especially when not following universal precautions andor not using the appropriate barriers. Administration osha bloodborne pathogens standard, 29 cfr 1910. List four ways bloodborne pathogens can enter a persons body. Everyone is required to receive information on the dangers of exposure. Bloodborne pathogen bbp standards protects employees at risk of exposure to. Osha sample bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan.
The following points must be covered in bloodborne pathogen and universal precautions training and therefore all employees should know. Eiidtieveryone is required to receive information on the dangers of exposure. Hepatitis b, a liver disease, and hiv, which causes aids, are the most common. What are the most common diseases i can get from exposure to blood. It is often transmitted by contact with food or other products soiled by the stool of an infected. However, facilities that routinely collect data on such exposures may enter this. If there has been no exposure, you do not need to continue with this package.
Common nonschool related transmission occurs with sexual contact and shared. Bloodborne pathogens pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Kansas department of health and environment bloodborne. Miosha fact sheet bloodborne infectious disease lara is an equal opportunity employerprogram. Bloodborne pathogens means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Health care personnel include those in medical, surgical, dental, emergency response, public safety and corrections settings.
These and other bloodborne pathogens are spread primarily through. Universal precautions up, originally recommended by the cdc in the 1980s, was introduced as an approach to infection control to protect workers from hiv, hbv, and other bloodborne pathogens in human blood and certain other body fluids, regardless of a patients infection status. Dispose of contaminated materials according to infection control manual policy b14. In details, it is associated with minimal or negligible effects on the environment i. If you are unable to immediately launder them, the bag must be labeled with a biohazard warning. Hepatitis b is transmitted from an infectious person to another through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and some saliva especially if it is blood tinged. Feces, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, sputum, sweat, tears and saliva are not. If linens are heavily soiled with blood or opim, bag and transport in a manner that prevents leaking, then machine wash and dry. Contaminated laundry must be handled and laundered as. The bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan 2 be called on to mitigate an emergency incident involving a biological hazard.