Blood borne pathogens power point12

Blood borne pathogens power point12

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  BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS in the SCHOOL SETTING Kearney R-1 School District WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
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  What are BloodbornePathogens? (BBP’s) Diseases that spread through contact with body fluids (including mucous membranes such as the eyes, mouth, nose, or break in skin), blood and blood products Most Common BBPs in the school setting:  Hepatitis B (HBV)  Hepatitis C (HCV)  Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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  Hepatitis B (HBV) Affects the Liver  May cause jaundice, dark brown urine, and clay colored stools  Can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, or death  Can go unnoticed  May appear as a mild flu-like illness, or be more severe, requiring hospitalization  Symptoms may appear from 28-160 days after exposure  Vaccine now given to all babies at birth and to adolescents  Vaccine is available
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  Hepatitis C (HCV) Attacks the liver  Can cause chronic liver disease and death  Usually occurs in persons with large or repeated exposure to infected blood, i.e., persons undergoing dialysis, history of blood transfusions (blood banks now test for this), exposure during tattooing and piercings, etc.  No vaccine available  Some treatment available  Hep B and C (acute and chronic) account for 4 of the 10 most common infections in Missouri
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  Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)  First raised awareness of critical need for good personal hygiene in schools  Casual person-person contact poses no risk so exclusion not usually recommended  Transmitted through blood, sexual contact  Does not survive easily in environment  No vaccine available; treatment is available
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  Who is atRisk for BBPs?  School nurse and health room aide  First aid and CPR responders  Teachers  Teacher aides or Paraprofessionals, especially those with children who are developmentally disabled  Speech, OT and PT  ANYONE can be at risk. PROTECT YOURSELF!
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  You cannot tellif someone is carrying a BBP just by looking at them!
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  Transmission  Havingunprotected sex with an infected person  Sharing needles to inject drugs In a school environment, it’s more likely transmission would be through:  Mucous membranes  Broken skin  Accidental injury with a contaminated object  Not using personal protective equipment (PPE)
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  Transmission  Viruses cansurvive on surfaces for more than 7 days so transmission can occur through contact with contaminated objects/surfaces (including dried blood)  Your custodial staff use EPA approved agents to disinfect surfaces for bacteria and viruses
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   Know therisks!  Don’t be lazy or careless when it comes to protecting yourself!
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  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Universal Precautions The first line of defense against BBP’s is universal precautions and PPE! Treat all body fluids as potentially infectious and protect yourself:  gloves  eyewear  shields/barriers  protective clothing  washing after incident with soap and water
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  PPE should: Fit properly Bein good repair, no cracks or tears Be disposed of properly
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  Proper Hand Washingis Important! Once PPE is removed, always wash hands thoroughly after an incident:  Use running water instead of hand sanitizer  Hand sanitizer may be used until you get to a sink  Use non-abrasive soap  Build a good lather  Rub hands together for at least 15 seconds  Be sure to get around fingernails and under rings  Keep fingers pointed downward as you rinse so that the water will run off your hands  Dry with disposable towels
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  Controls • Good Housekeeping Clean desks, phones, and work area often • Safe Work Procedures Frequent hand washing Wear PPE Dispose of contaminated sharps properly Call custodians to clean up blood or body fluids Clean spills with an approved cleaning agent Never push down trash with bare hands or feet
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  ACCIDENTS HAPPEN  Assessthe situation  A person with a minor cut should try to stop the bleeding themselves  If assistance is needed – use PPE  If exposure occurs – wash or flush with water immediately  Report any exposures or injuries immediately to Health Office
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  Key Tips  Alwaysassume body fluids are infectious  Always protect yourself before helping someone else  Disposable single-use gloves should never, ever, without exception be used more than once  Heavy-duty utility gloves may be reused after thorough washing or decontamination  Avoid touching your face or any other surface other than what you are working on while wearing gloves
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  Call or emailthe Health Personnel in your building Thanks for your support in keeping Kearney R-1 schools and YOU safe!