infection control, communicable disease, universal precaution volunteers
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Infection Control and Universal Precautions for Preventing the Spread of
Communicable Diseases
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INFECTION
Gross.
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How does stuff spread?
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Contact
Direct Indirect
I’m covered in diseases!
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Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious …
I don’t know if you have something or not …
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Wash your hands!
Use soap and warm water
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Cover up that cut!
Wear gloves when handling body fluids!
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What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
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Pathogens of concern…
• Hepatitis B• Hepatitis C• HIV/AIDS
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Hepatitis BMan, I don’t feel so good
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Hepatitis C
I’m the most common chronic, bloodborne
infection the U.S.!
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HIV/AIDS
Anyone can get HIV …
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Chances of HIV Infection
– A dirty needle/sharp: in 1000 (0.3%)
– Mucous membrane splash: in 1000 (0.1%)
– Non intact skin: in 1000 (0.1%)
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Who is at risk for infection from bloodborne pathogens?
EVERYONE
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How do bloodborne pathogens enter your body?
Mom, I need a bandage—stat..
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How can I reduce my risk of exposure?
Vaccines
Gloves
Engineering controls
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Engineering Controls
Sharp containers reduce risk
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Work Practice Controls
Wash hands
Wear PPE
Properly dispose
The workplace should have guidelines in place for you to …
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Biohazardous Waste Disposal
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Dealing with spills of body fluids
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What do I do with a body fluid spill?
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What if I am exposed?
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