Bloodborne Pathogens

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Bloodborne Pathogens

Answer Key


Standards

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

• Part 554 Bloodborne Infectious Disease (State)


Scope

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

contamination of a Bloodborne Infectious Disease.


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.


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


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.


Definitions

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

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


Exposure Determination/Categories

� Define Category A:• Reasonable exposure

• Non-routine tasks as a condition of employment.

� Define Category B:• No anticipated exposure


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


Universal Precautions

� Define Universal Precautions:• Blood and OPIM treated as

Infectious material.


Engineering Controls

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

• Self sheathing needles

• Sharp containers

• Sinks


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.


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.


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


Housekeeping

� What SOPs are used in housekeeping?• PPE

• Recordkeeping


Regulated Waste

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

Waste

• MI Medical Waste Regulatory Act - Part 138


Laundry

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

• Personal Procedures (CDC Guidelines)


Vaccination

� What are the requirements for HBV vaccinations?• When

• Cost - Employer’s Expense

• Time

• Waiver


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.


Post Exposure

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

• Procedure

• Confidentiality


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


Recordkeeping

� What should be included in recordkeeping?• Training

• Post exposure


Training

� What should be included in training?• Outline

• Qualifications

• Law

• Access to Plan

• Annual retraining

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