Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Process

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Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Process
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What is a BB Pathogen?

• Microorganisms that are carried in the blood that
  can cause disease in humans

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Common BB Pathogen Diseases

• Hepatitis B(HBV)
• Hepatitis C(HCV)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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Potentially Infectious Bodily Fluids

• Skin tissue, cell cultures
• Any other bodily fluid

• Blood
• Saliva
• Vomit
• Urine
• Semen or vaginal secretions

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Transmission Potential

• Contact with another persons blood or bodily
  fluid that may contain blood
• Mucous membranes eyes, mouth, nose
• Non-intact skin
• Contaminated sharps/needles

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Standard Precautions for Infection Control

• Handwashing - wash hands before and after patient
  contact and after removing gloves
• Gloves Wear when hands are likely to be exposed
  to blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, or
  contaminated articles. Change gloves between
  tasks on the same patient.
• Gown Wear a fluid resistant gown when clothing
  is likely to be exposed to blood or body fluids

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Standard Precautions for Infection Control (cont.)

• Mask, eye protection, face shield Wear to
  protect eyes, nose and mouth during activities
  that may result in splashing of blood or body
  fluids
• Sharps Do not recap needles or refer to
  Infection Control for safe alternatives. Dispose
  of sharps in appropriate containers.

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University of MinnesotaBloodborne Pathogen
Exposure ProgramGME Standard Operating Procedures
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Clean it.

• Immediately wash needlesticks and cuts with soap
  and water
• Flush splashes to the nose, mouth or skin with
  water
• Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or
  sterile irrigants

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Report it.

• Report the exposure to your supervising
  preceptor, manager, or faculty.

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Call For Help.

• 612-625-7900
• This is a 24 hour line for the University of
  Minnesota Medical Information Nurse
• The Triage Nurse will direct you to the
  appropriate location for care
• The CDC recommends that the exposed individual
  seek treatment within 1-2 hrs after initial
  exposure

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Get treated.

• Go to the recommended facility for treatment ASAP
• Employee Health at your training facility, ED, or
  BHS

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ID Source Patient.

• Get the help of the preceptor and/or the
  designated representative of the facility
• They will assist you with obtaining consent and
  having the source patients blood tested

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Documentation

• Complete the Incident Report at your training
  site OR use the University Employee Incident
  Report Form available on the Workers Comp
  website
• Complete the First Report of Injury with your
  supervisor within 24 hrs
• Fax completed forms to the Occupational Health
  Clinic at Boynton at 612-624-3310

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Get follow-up.

• The OHN at BHS will contact the exposed person
  within 3 business days to coordinate follow up
  care
• You will receive a written opinion with test
  results and follow up information within 15 days
  of the evaluation

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Infected Healthcare Worker

• If a medical resident, fellow or student is
  infected with HCV, HBV, or HIV, he/she must
  report this infection to the Medical Schools
  Blood Borne Infectious Disease Review Panel by
  contacting the University of Minnesota Office of
  Occupational Health and Safety at uohs_at_umn.edu or
  612-626-5008.  This reporting is required by
  Minnesota law.

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In Conclusion

• BB pathogen rules are in place for your health
  and safety
• Failure to follow them is a risk that does not
  need to be taken

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Questions?