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Title: UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS


1
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
  • Protecting Yourself From Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Presentation Prepared by
  • Laurie G. Combe, MN, RN
  • Klein ISD Health Services Coordinator

2
How Do I Know When To Be Careful?
  • Every contact should be considered potentially
    harmful.
  • Take appropriate precautions whenever you are in
    contact with the body fluids or tissues of
    another person

3
Potential Sources Of Infection
  • Blood
  • Vomitus
  • Mucous
  • Urine
  • Feces
  • Body tissues
  • Saliva
  • Torn or broken skin
  • Genital secretions

4
How Do Pathogens Enter My Body?
  • Open cuts scratches
  • Abrasions
  • Dermatitis
  • Acne
  • Mucous membranes of mouth, eyes, nose

5
Hepatitis B Can Survive On Environmental
Surfaces For Up To One Week
6
Hepatitis B - Modes Of Transmission
  • Contact with contaminated surfaces
  • Eyes
  • Mouth
  • Sexual Contact
  • Tattoo
  • Body Piercing
  • Shared razor, earrings, toothbrush
  • Skin

7
HIV - Modes Of Transmission
  • Sexual contact
  • Blood
  • Some body fluids
  • Body tissues
  • Not a very resilient virus

8
Hepatitis A - Modes Of Transmission
  • Fecal - oral route
  • Improper food handling
  • Clothing
  • Raw, contaminated shellfish

9
Hepatitis C - Modes Of Transmission
  • Blood
  • Transfusion
  • Organ transplant

10
Where Can I Find These Pathogens?
  • Hands
  • Desks
  • Floors
  • Scissors
  • Exacto Blades
  • Door knobs
  • Books
  • Diapers
  • Broken glass
  • Sharp metal
  • Needles
  • Knives
  • Orthodontic wires
  • Restroom surfaces
  • And more

11
How Do I Prevent Transmission?
  • Hand washing vigorously for at least 20 seconds
    with soap and warm water
  • Gloves
  • Disinfect
  • Double bag contaminated articles
  • Remove contaminated materials from work area ASAP
  • Dispose of sharps in appropriate container

12
Job Specific Exposure Protection Plan
  • Every employee should refer to the Klein ISD
    Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan at
    http//knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf to review
    their Job Specific Exposure Plan.

13
What Do I Do If Im Exposed?
  • Report to your supervisor
  • Report to Laurie G. Combe, RN for evaluation
    832-249-4315
  • If needed, complete Workmans Comp form and KISD
    Employee Exposure Report.
  • Take reports to your doctor.
  • Give copy of report to your supervisor.

14
Where Can I Find the KISD Bloodborne Pathogen
Plan?
  • http//knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf
  • Principal Secretarys Office
  • Teachers Lounge near telephone
  • School Clinic

15
REVIEW...
  • Consider every contact potentially harmful.
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Report exposures to your supervisor
  • Report to Laurie G. Combe,RN
  • Complete Workmans Comp form
  • See your doctor

16
Documentation
  • I have viewed the Power Point presentation on
    Universal Precautions.
  • __________________ _____________
  • Name (Please Print) Date
  • Print this slide, sign/date and return to Laurie
    G. Combe, MN, RN or reply to the email containing
    this slide presentation affirming that you have
    completed this training
  • All questions regarding the content of this
    presentation should be directed to
    Laurie G. Combe, RN at 832-249-4315.

17
Bibliography
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Plan. Klein ISD. (Online)
    http//knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf. January,
    2001.
  • Guide to the five types of viral hepatitis.
    Harris County Health Department. Circa 1995.
  • Manual of Information on Acquired
    Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Klein Independent
    School District. December, 1986.
  • OSHA Fact Sheets Bloodborne Pathogens Final
    Standard. (Online) http//www.osha-slc.gov/OshDo
    c/Fact_data/FSNO92-46.html. Jun. 16. 2000.
  • Persons reported to be living with HIV infection
    and with AIDS, by state and age group, reported
    through December, 1999. Center For Disease
    Control. (Online) http//www.cdc.gov/hiv/stats/ha
    sr1102/table 1.htm. Jun. 29, 2000.

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