756 Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings

What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Who is covered by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
What is the purpose of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
What are the primary bloodborne pathogens?
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Quiz – What are bloodborne pathogens?
Specific Bloodborne Pathogens
 7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) (continued…)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) (continued…)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) (continued…)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (continued…)
Hepatitis C Infection – 3D Medical Animation
Quiz – Specific Bloodborne Pathogens
Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Fluids that DO NOT Spread Bloodborne Pathogens
How Bloodborne Pathogens are Transmitted
Protect Yourself from All Bodily Fluids
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Quiz – Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure Control Plan (ECP)
 3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Does your employer have an exposure control plan?
Your employer’s exposure control plan (continued)
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Quiz – Exposure Control Plan (ECP)
Recognize the Potential for Exposure
 2 Topics | 1 Quiz
What jobs are most at risk of exposure?
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Quiz – Recognize the Potential for Exposure
Exposure Control Methods
 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Methods To Control The Risk Of Exposure (Continued…)
Work Practice Controls
Wash your hands!
Alternatives
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Quiz – Exposure Control Methods
Needlestick Safety
 6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Introduction
Needles Usually Associated With Needlestick Injuries
Work Practices Increasing the Risk of Needlestick Injuries
Safer Medical Devices
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Case Studies
Quiz – Needlestick Safety
Universal Precautions
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Definition
Application of Universal Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment
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Quiz – Universal Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Effective PPE
Employer Responsibilities
Disposable Gloves
Face Shields
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Quiz – Personal Protective Equipment
Laboratory Safety
 6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Introduction
Laboratory Types
Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Safety
Research Laboratory Safety
Research Laboratory Safety (Continued…)
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Quiz – Laboratory Safety
Hepatitis B (HBV) Immunization
 3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Three shots!
If You Decline the Vaccination
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Quiz – Hepatitis B (HBV) Immunization
When an Exposure Occurs
 3 Topics | 1 Quiz
What do you do next?
Post-Exposure Therapy
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Quiz – When an Exposure Occurs
Housekeeping
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Potentially Biohazardous Waste
Contaminated Laundry
Working in a Potentially Contaminated Environment
Scenario
Quiz – Housekeeping – BBP
Communicating a Hazard in the Workplace
 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Information and Training
Training Program Elements
Frequency of Training
Scenario
How to Properly Clean up Bodily Fluid Spills
Quiz – Communicating a Hazard in the Workplace
Final Exam and Certificate
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Potentially Biohazardous Waste

756 Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings Housekeeping Potentially Biohazardous Waste
Medical staff putting a needle into a sharps container.
Potentially infectious material must be properly labeled and stored.

It is of the utmost importance that infectious waste be safely contained.

  • Infectious waste should be placed in specially designed containers constructed to contain the contents.
  • The containers need to be leak-proof, labeled or color coded, and closed prior to removal to prevent spills.
  • If a container is leaking, place it in a secondary leak-proof container.
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