UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

1
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

• Protecting Yourself From Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Presentation Prepared by
• Laurie G. Combe, MN, RN
• Klein ISD Health Services Coordinator

2
How Do I Know When To Be Careful?

• Every contact should be considered potentially
  harmful.
• Take appropriate precautions whenever you are in
  contact with the body fluids or tissues of
  another person

3
Potential Sources Of Infection

• Blood
• Vomitus
• Mucous
• Urine
• Feces

• Body tissues
• Saliva
• Torn or broken skin
• Genital secretions

4
How Do Pathogens Enter My Body?

• Open cuts scratches
• Abrasions
• Dermatitis
• Acne
• Mucous membranes of mouth, eyes, nose

5
Hepatitis B Can Survive On Environmental
Surfaces For Up To One Week
6
Hepatitis B - Modes Of Transmission

• Contact with contaminated surfaces
• Eyes
• Mouth
• Sexual Contact
• Tattoo
• Body Piercing
• Shared razor, earrings, toothbrush
• Skin

7
HIV - Modes Of Transmission

• Sexual contact
• Blood
• Some body fluids
• Body tissues
• Not a very resilient virus

8
Hepatitis A - Modes Of Transmission

• Fecal - oral route
• Improper food handling
• Clothing
• Raw, contaminated shellfish

9
Hepatitis C - Modes Of Transmission

• Blood
• Transfusion
• Organ transplant

10
Where Can I Find These Pathogens?

• Hands
• Desks
• Floors
• Scissors
• Exacto Blades
• Door knobs
• Books

• Diapers
• Broken glass
• Sharp metal
• Needles
• Knives
• Orthodontic wires
• Restroom surfaces
• And more

11
How Do I Prevent Transmission?

• Hand washing vigorously for at least 20 seconds
  with soap and warm water
• Gloves
• Disinfect
• Double bag contaminated articles
• Remove contaminated materials from work area ASAP
• Dispose of sharps in appropriate container

12
Job Specific Exposure Protection Plan

• Every employee should refer to the Klein ISD
  Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan at
  http//knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf to review
  their Job Specific Exposure Plan.

13
What Do I Do If Im Exposed?

• Report to your supervisor
• Report to Laurie G. Combe, RN for evaluation
  832-249-4315
• If needed, complete Workmans Comp form and KISD
  Employee Exposure Report.
• Take reports to your doctor.
• Give copy of report to your supervisor.

14
Where Can I Find the KISD Bloodborne Pathogen
Plan?

• http//knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf
• Principal Secretarys Office
• Teachers Lounge near telephone
• School Clinic

15
REVIEW...

• Consider every contact potentially harmful.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Personal Protection Equipment

• Report exposures to your supervisor
• Report to Laurie G. Combe,RN
• Complete Workmans Comp form
• See your doctor

16
Documentation

• I have viewed the Power Point presentation on
  Universal Precautions.
• __________________ _____________
• Name (Please Print) Date
• Print this slide, sign/date and return to Laurie
  G. Combe, MN, RN or reply to the email containing
  this slide presentation affirming that you have
  completed this training
• All questions regarding the content of this
  presentation should be directed to
  Laurie G. Combe, RN at 832-249-4315.

17
Bibliography

• Bloodborne Pathogen Plan. Klein ISD. (Online)
  http//knet/handbooks/bloodexpos.pdf. January,
  2001.
• Guide to the five types of viral hepatitis.
  Harris County Health Department. Circa 1995.
• Manual of Information on Acquired
  Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Klein Independent
  School District. December, 1986.
• OSHA Fact Sheets Bloodborne Pathogens Final
  Standard. (Online) http//www.osha-slc.gov/OshDo
  c/Fact_data/FSNO92-46.html. Jun. 16. 2000.
• Persons reported to be living with HIV infection
  and with AIDS, by state and age group, reported
  through December, 1999. Center For Disease
  Control. (Online) http//www.cdc.gov/hiv/stats/ha
  sr1102/table 1.htm. Jun. 29, 2000.

18
(No Transcript)