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Bloodborne Pathogens

Answer Key

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Standards

� What are the federal and state standards for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)?• 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Federal)

• Part 554 Bloodborne Infectious Disease (State)

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Scope

� What is the scope of the Bloodborne Pathogens?• To protect a worker from possible

contamination of a Bloodborne Infectious Disease.

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When to comply?

� When should you comply with the BBP regulations?• If there is an actual or reasonable

anticipated risk of an exposure to blood or OPIM during routine tasks.

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Definitions

� What are the two primary BBP mentioned in regulations? (Define Each)

• HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus - the virus that causes the autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

• HBV-Hepatitis B Virus - acute or chronic infection of the liver

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Definitions

� What is an OPIM?• Other Potentially Infectious Material

(State Rule 325.7002(r))

� Give some examples:• Semen Vaginal secretions• Amniotic fluid Cerebrospinal fluid• Peritoneal fluid Pleural fluid• Pericardial fluid Synovial fluid• Saliva in dental procedures• Any body fluid that is visibly

contaminated with blood.

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Definitions

What are Sharps?• Any item that has a potential to

cut or puncture skin. (broken glass, needles, lancets, etc.)

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Exposure Determination/Categories

� Define Category A:• Reasonable exposure

• Non-routine tasks as a condition of employment.

� Define Category B:• No anticipated exposure

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Exposure Control Plan

� What are the elements of an Exposure Control Plan?• Exposure determination

• Implementation of the “rules”

• Training outline

• Incident reporting and evaluation

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Annual review

• Available to employees

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Universal Precautions

� Define Universal Precautions:• Blood and OPIM treated as

Infectious material.

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Engineering Controls

� Define Engineering Controls and give an example:• Reduce exposure by design

• Self sheathing needles

• Sharp containers

• Sinks

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Work Practices

� Define Work Practice Controls and give an example:• Reduce exposure by work habits

• Wearing gloves

• Washing hands

• Using sharp containers

• NO Food etc.

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Work PracticeSOPs

� What is a SOP?• Standard Operating Procedure

� What is the requirement for each task?• Each tasks should have a written

procedure to reduce risk of exposure.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

� What are some examples of PPE?• Gloves

• Protective Eyewear

• Face Shield or Mask

� What does Don and Doff mean?• To put on protective equipment

• To take off protective equipment

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Housekeeping

� What SOPs are used in housekeeping?• PPE

• Recordkeeping

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Regulated Waste

� How is regulated medical waste determined?• Determination of Regulated

Waste

• MI Medical Waste Regulatory Act - Part 138

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Laundry

� Who is responsible for employee’s personal protective equipment (such as a lab coat)?• Employer’s responsibility

• Personal Procedures (CDC Guidelines)

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Vaccination

� What are the requirements for HBV vaccinations?• When

• Cost - Employer’s Expense

• Time

• Waiver

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Waiver

� What is a waiver, and what does it mean?• Employee has the right not to

receive the HBV vaccine, however must sign a waiver. The employee does have the right to request a HBV vaccine, at a later date, at the employer’s expense.

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Post Exposure

� What should be included in a post exposure plan? • Determination

• Procedure

• Confidentiality

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Labels and Warnings

� What does this picture mean?• Biohazard Warning

� Where is it found?• Labels (on any biohazard)

� What color should it be?• Orange

• Fluorescent Orange-Red

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Recordkeeping

� What should be included in recordkeeping?• Training

• Post exposure

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Training

� What should be included in training?• Outline

• Qualifications

• Law

• Access to Plan

• Annual retraining