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Universal Precautions & General Safety Guidelines
Slide2This required training applies to all who may reasonably be expected to come into contact with blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials on the job. Establishes practices for protection of employees
Standards set by OSHA in 1991
(Occupational Safety Health Administration)
Slide3What is your agency’s infection control plan?
What safety measures are in place?What work practices should you follow?What personal protective equipment should you use?What housekeeping practices are in place?You can get Hep B vaccine, medical counseling, follow-up (post-exposure)You will receive annual training.
Slide4What is a blood borne pathogen?
A microorganism present in blood or bodily fluids that can infect and cause disease.
Slide5What are the most common blood bornepathogens we are concerned about?Hepatitis B, C and HIVHow are these pathogens spread?By exposure to blood or other bodily fluids that may contain blood
What and How?
Slide6Inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus.It is spread through sexual contact, IV drug use, blood transfusions or exposure to infected blood. Symptoms may develop 4-6 months after exposure. ** Prevention is the key. To protect yourself use universal precautions and get the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Tell me about Hepatitis B
Slide7Your agency can provide this vaccine free. It is administered in 3 doses over several months. If you have already had the vaccine in the past, you can obtain a test to see if you are still immune to Hepatitis B.
How can I get the vaccine?
Slide8A major cause of chronic liver disease.It is also spread like Hepatitis B. There is NO vaccine available. It increases your risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer.
What is Hepatitis C?
Slide9Which bodily fluids are potentially infectious?Blood Urine Feces Saliva Open woundsSemen and Vaginal secretions. NOT perspiration(sweat) or tears!
Which Fluids?
Slide10When one of these fluids come into contact with “broken” skin.CutsRashes HangnailsPiercings or open surface like EyesMouthNoseMucous membraneAn infection may occur.
Which Fluids?
Slide11Safety measures that are used to prevent harmful bacteria and viruses (pathogens) from infecting people who provide first aid, personal or health care.It is important that DSPs use universal precautions – it helps to protect everyone!IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS!
What Are Universal Precautions?
Slide12Appropriate Hand Washing & Personal HygieneDisposal/Care of Contaminated Items (like needles, clothing, bedding, tissues, bandages, etc.)Engineering Controls Hepatitis B vaccination
What are the Safety Measures?
Slide13ALWAYS….when you are providing care and coming into contact with certain bodily fluids.Treat ALL these fluids as if they were infectious, regardless of what you know about the person. This is what “universal” means!!
When should we use Universal Precautions?
Slide14When you wash your hands properly, you wash away bacteria and viruses that you have picked up from the environment.Washing your hands properly will prevent the spread of pathogens, thus avoiding illness.
Hand Washing
Slide15Wet your hands with warm water and apply soap;Scrub your hands together briskly; get under fingernails and between fingers;Wash for 10-15 seconds (“A,B,C’s” or “Happy Birthday” one time through);Dry hands thoroughly with a clean paper towel;Use the towel to turn off the faucet and open the door!
Proper method of Hand Washing
Slide16Before and after preparing foodBefore and after eatingBefore and after providing direct careAfter cleaningAfter using the bathroomAfter touching petsAfter blowing your nose**Be mindful that there may be more times when you need to wash your hands**
When Do You Wash Hands?
Slide17Use these according to your agency policy:GlovesGowns/ApronsProtective EyewearMasks/Face ShieldsThese are to protect YOU andthe people you support.
Personal Protective Equipment
Slide18Gloves are the most commonly used protective equipment.They should be used:To avoid contact with blood or other body fluidsWhen handling contaminated items (e.g. laundry with urine or fecal soiling)When there are open cuts, scratches or wounds on the person you are supporting or on your own hands
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Slide19Be sure to wash your hands before and after you use gloves. Gloves serve as a protective measure, but you still have the responsibility to perform proper care.Gloves should be changed every time you come in contact with a new person or activity.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Slide20Discard of contaminated needles or other sharp instruments in appropriate containersDispose of used items (napkins, tissues, hand sanitizing cloths) or wash used items (towels, wash cloths)Do not share personal care items (towels, wash cloths)
Disposal/Care of Contaminated Items
Slide21Soiled LinenShould be bagged and transported in a manner to prevent leakage and contamination of DSP’s clothingSort linen before washing; use gloves to sortThe settings on household washing machines are sufficient to kill most common bacteriaUse additives at the appropriate amounts for adequate wash and care
Disposal/Care of Contaminated Items
Slide22Immediately wash/rinse the exposed body part with soap and warm water for sixty seconds. If necessary, flush eyes with clean running water.Provide immediate first aid if it is necessaryTell someone! (according to your agency policy). You may need to be tested/treated.Clean the environment with an appropriate disinfecting solution, such as ten parts water to one part bleach. Bleach will kill both HIV and hepatitis B virus. (Or, your agency may have another product that you should use)After cleaning, promptly disinfect mops and any other cleaning equipment, or you may spread the viruses to other areas.
What to do if there is an exposure
Slide23Communicable diseases spread from person to person.You may hear them referred to as contagious or infectious diseases as well.One example is Tuberculosis. You must obtain an annual PPD to demonstrate that you do not have TB.Other examples: colds, flu.
Other Communicable Diseases -not blood borne-
Slide24Caused by bacteria that are spread through the air by infectious particles. These bacteria infect the lungs.Active TB requires antibiotic treatment for a yearLatent TB means that someone has the infection but is NOT infectious.
Tuberculosis
Slide25Food Handling
Slide26Wash hands to prevent food contamination.Keep foods out of the danger zone! (41 F – 135 F) Bacteria grow FASTER in that range!Don’t defrost meat on the counter!Avoid cross-contaminationPick up utensils by handles only
When preparing food:
Slide27Emergency!! Disaster!!
How to prepare?
Slide28The needs of each person in an emergency are unique. In order to provide the best, most individualized care….PEPP: Each person has a Personal Emergency Preparedness PlanCEPP: Each agency has a Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan
Emergencies!
Being prepared in a person-centered way
Slide29Fire Safety
Slide30Fire Safety
Did you know that 80% of fire deaths occur in the home due to: Cooking Smoking Heating
The components that make fire are:HeatFuelOxygen
Slide31To avoid fire, use…Surge protectors;extension cords are not recommended and should never be used as primary wiringSpace heaters only when there are 3 feet of space around themSafe smoking practices
Fire Safety
Slide32To avoid fire, check…that cooking appliances are turned off after usecords on electric appliances: check for damage; unplug appliances when not in usethat smoke alarms are tested and batteries changed as requiredthe fire extinguishers are charged and inspected as required
Fire Safety
Slide33Use for small fires only!Be mindful that they differ kinds of fire extinguishers based on contents and purposeOperate using P.A.S.S.Do not throw water on grease firesREMEMBER TO CALL 911
Use of Fire Extinguisher
Slide34P.A.S.S.Pull the pinAimSqueezeSweep
Use of Fire Extinguisher
Slide35Know your agency’s policy for fire drills. Know your agency’s evacuation planKnow two ways to exitMark accessible windowsWhere is the “Area of Rescue or Meeting Place” outside the home?
Drills & Evacuation
Slide36Get lowGet out fastDo not return inside of the houseIf fire gets on your clothing, STOP, DROP and ROLLContact 911 from another locationMake sure the people you support are evacuated.
Escape Procedures
Slide37Back Safety
Slide38Depending on the duties of your job, you may be required to lift heavy items or help to transfer a person from one place to another.As a reminder, take care of your back and spine!!
Back Safety
Slide39Safe LiftingWhen lifting any heavy item, do not bend forward and lift. This will place pressure on your back and spinal cord and cause injury.
Back Safety
Slide40Safe LiftingIn order to lift correctly, bend at the knees, wrap your arms around the person or item and lift with your knees!!
Back Safety
Slide41ANY QUESTIONS?