PDF-BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS

STATEMENT 401 x2013 Undergraduate Medical Education Approved by Curriculum Committee Date of original approval December 2013 Date of last review NA Date of next scheduled review December. Becky Walch, R.N.. Micheel Valdez, L.V.N. . Examples of Blood Borne Pathogens. Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C. Other Hepatitis. HIV. Hepatitis. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is a serious disease that affects the liver and can cause long term damage. . Name: ___________________ Date:___________. Why is it important that the body attempts to stop most of the bacteria from entering the body?. The body has many . defences. that help to prevent pathogens from entering. Some are barrier methods and some are chemical. . . 2016. Kathy Mariucci. Biosafety Officer. University of Montana. 243-6395. . 1. OSHA’S Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. . 29CFR 1910.1030. Employers must. :. Develop an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) that details their Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Program. What are the different ways . infectious. diseases are caused?. GERMS/CONTAGIONS/PATHOGENIC PARASITES. viruses. (smallest microorganism, hijacks its host) . bacteria. (smallest LIVING microorganism-prokaryotic) . with. ®. Three types of hazards that make food unsafe:. Biological. Pathogens that cause illness. Chemical. Cleaners, sanitizers, polishes. Physical. Bandages, dirt, glass/metal shavings. Hazards in Food Safety. of Infection. Objectives. Identify common bloodborne pathogens.. Describe the risk of bloodborne pathogens to health care workers.. List potentially infectious substances and their modes of transmission.. What are Standard Precautions?. Standard Precautions apply to blood and other body fluids containing blood, semen and vaginal secretions. Standard Precautions do not apply to feces, nasal secretions, sputum, sweat, tears, urine, saliva and vomit unless these contain visible blood or are likely to contain blood.. What are Blood Borne Pathogens. Microorganisms that . can infect and cause disease to those exposed to blood containing the pathogen. Examples include HIV, Hepatitis B &C, and syphilis. General Information. Could you contact a disease at work?. . Administering first aid?. . Cleaning a restroom?. . Using a tool covered with dried blood?. A co-worker sneezes on you?. Common Blood borne Pathogens. OSHA defines blood borne pathogens as pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can lead to diseases.. of Infection. Objectives. Identify common bloodborne pathogens.. Describe the risk of bloodborne pathogens to health care workers.. List potentially infectious substances and their modes of transmission.. Pre-Quiz. Question #1. Name three climatic factors that influence. the survival rates and range of disease vectors:. Question #2. Which vector-borne disease is transmitted via. the Asian Tiger mosquito?. 1. Reservoir of Pathogen. Contamination of food. Viral or Parasitic. infection. Growth of pathogenic bacteria. Infection. Intoxication. Toxicoinfection. Food+ Live cells. Food +Toxin. Invasive Infection. Soil treatment . Soil or any planting medium used in the nursery may be contaminated by various pests. The presence of pests in the medium causes huge losses to the crop in the nursery, and the infection caused by the pests may be carried to the . of Care Testing. Point of Care Testing (POCT). Diagnostic testing at or near the site of patient care. Uses portable handheld devices. Glucose testing most common. Infection Control Concerns. Shared POCT devices are a potential vehicle for transmission of blood-borne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B.