PPT-Prevention of Blood-Borne

Virus Infections Learning Objectives List causes of bloodborne pathogen infections Outline risk reduction measures for healthcare workers Identify methods for reducing risk of bloodborne. What Are Blood borne Pathogens? Blood borne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people. Types of Blood borne Pathogens Blood bo 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?. 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. . tick - borne disease in Europe Information to healthcare professionals Foods . & Nutrition 1. Microbes Music Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EkehFkhWf4&feature=related. . Cross Contamination. The process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect.. 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 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?. 1Health Framework for the Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases in HumansWWWCDCGOV/VECTOR2Amblyomma maculatumPublication and Copyright InformationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionA Food borne diseases (FBD) are acute illnesses associated with the recent consumption of food. The food involved is usually contaminated with a disease pathogen or toxicant. . Such food contains enough pathogens or toxicant necessary to make a person sick.. contain blood.. If a person comes in contact with blood infected with a blood borne pathogen, he or she may become infected.. Blood borne Pathogens. Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 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.