Microbes, Pathogens, & Viruses...Oh My
Microorganism that will cause illness or disease in the human body.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
This is an approach to treat all human blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious.
What is Universal precautions?
One of the most important ways to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What is handwashing?
A 1:10 mixture of this solution can be used for decontamination.
What is bleach?
What do you do with a biohazard bag once clean up is done?
What is put in the Laboratory red bins?
Form of Hepatitis which there is a vaccination.
What is Hepatitis B?
This form needs to be completed if there is an exposure, injury or illness that is work related.
What is an incident form?
Used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
Extra bio hazard bags are kept here.
What is in the Laboratory and Medical Supply?
The federal agency that has developed the Blood borne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
3 Common blood borne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
To do this you must pick up the phone, dial 911/772-6338 and state loud and clear, "medical emergency" and your are location in until help arrives.
What is call for help?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
Besides bleach these 2 things can be used to clean up blood or body fluids.
What are sani-wipes and dispatch.
What is the document called that explains our exposure plan and where do you find it?
What is the pathogen policy AWI 44-108 and or exposure control plan? On the 153 MDG w:drive SGPM or on Share Point Air Wing Pubs?
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver? AKA target organ
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
In the clinical section where would you find a gown, gloves, mask, and mouth barriers here.
What is Laboratory, Provider and Dental office.?
Where in the Medical Group are the disinfectants found to clean up blood or body fluids?
What is Laboratory, Provider and Dental office?
This is done immediately if you have someone elses blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor?
This virus leads to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). It depletes the immune system and does not survive well outside of the body.
What is HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
The number of exposures it takes to become infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or C virus.
What is one?
Clean your hands this way if soap and water or a restroom is not available.
What is use alcohol-based hand rubs?
If a machine is contaminated inside how would you clean it?
What is by spraying it with an approved sanitize?
Puncture wounds, infectious material coming in contact with open areas on skin, and infectious materials contacting mucous membranes of eyes, nose and mouth are all ways blood borne pathogens can be _____________.
What are ways to be transmitted?