Bloodborne Pathogens First Responder Know the regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030 1a Epidemiology & symptoms of bloodborne diseases Bloodborne pathogens Decontamination Exposure incident Occupational exposure 2a.
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Bloodborne Pathogens First Responder Know the regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030 1a Epidemiology & symptoms of bloodborne diseases Bloodborne pathogens Decontamination Exposure incident Occupational exposure 2a Epidemiology & symptoms of bloodborne diseases Parenteral Potentially Universal infectious materials precautions 2b How diseases are contracted Workplace situations Non-workplace situations Routes of occupational exposure 3a Exposure control plan Evaluation Job of risk classifications with: • Exposure to blood • Potentially infectious materials 4a Exposure control plan Control plans vary, but also have common elements Implementation schedules 4b Exposure control plan Communicating employees: • • • • hazards to Hepatitis B Vaccination Post-exposure follow-up Recordkeeping 4c Exposure control plan Implementation • • • • • of: Engineering controls Work practice controls PPE Housekeeping procedures Evaluation of exposure incidents 4d Recognize potential exposures Blood and infectious materials at accident scenes Primary screening Primary assessment 5a Engineering and controls Primary methods of controlling transmission of HBV and HIV • Disposable airway equipment • Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation devices 6a Handwashing facilities Locations Portable facilities 7a Handwashing facilities Procedures • Remove gloves • Wash hands immediately • Use antiseptic cleansers 7b Handwashing facilities Where there is a potential for exposure, prohibit: • Eating and drinking • Applying cosmetics or lip balm • Handling contact lenses 7c Work practices Reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering the manner in which a task is performed • Follow universal precautions • Handwashing • Minimizing splashing and spraying of blood 8a Housekeeping Minimize the risk of occupational exposure Keep work areas and equipment clean and decontaminated Establish cleanup procedures for blood and bodily fluids 9a Housekeeping Establish procedures for handling sharps Watch drugs for illegal injectionable • Parking lots • Storage areas • Construction sites 9b Personal protective equipment Best defense against unexpected hazards Must be used when possibility exists for exposure to blood or bodily fluids 10a Personal protective equipment Must not allow blood or infectious matter to pass through to employees: • • • • Clothes Skin Eyes Mouth 10b Proper use of PPE Limitations of PPE Replacements Removal 11a Proper use of PPE Handling Decontamination Keep and disposal PPE clean 11b Hepatitis B vaccine Efficacy Safety Method of administration Benefits of the vaccine 12a Responding to an exposed worker Review worst-case scenario First responders may be involved: • as one who has been exposed; or • as a witness or participant where several employees have been injured 13a Responding to an exposed worker Arrange for immediate and confidential medical evaluation Document occurred how the exposure Identify and test the source individual, if possible 13b Responding to an exposed worker Test the exposed employee’s blood, if consent is obtained Provide counseling Evaluate any reported illness 13c Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up A confidential medical evaluation and follow-up is available to employees 14a Signs and labels Biohazard symbol Red bags and containers can be used as a substitute for labels 15a Medical records Must be made available to employee 16a Medical records should include: Employee name and social security number Hepatitis B vaccination status Results of all exams, testing, follow-ups 16b Medical records should include: Copy of physician’s professional opinion Copy of information provided to healthcare professional 16c Regulatory information 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) Exposure control plans 17a Summary of key points Written exposure control plan Training Engineering Work controls practices 18a Summary of key points PPE Housekeeping Hepatitis B vaccine Exposure incident response 18b Summary of key points Routes of exposures Methods of assessment for bloodborne pathogen risk Methods of protection while delivering first aid 18c