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?
You should do this with regulated waste once clean up is done?
What is put the material in a black or brown trash bag and dispose of in either the normal waste stream or through the established waste stream at your location (hospitals, Correctional Facilities, Labs, etc.)?
Form of Hepatitis which there is a vaccination.
What is Hepatitis B?
This form needs to be completed after the first report of injury, if there is an exposure, injury or illness that is work related.
What is a Post Exposure form?
Used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
As you are conducting a decontamination these are things you don't want to do!
What is eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics, or talk on your cell phone.
The federal agency that has developed the Bloodborne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
3 Common bloodborne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
After washing the affected area, you should do this if you believe you've been exposed to blood or OPIM.
What is contact your supervisor and complete the first report of injury?
This is a device used to compress trash in trash cans rather than using your hands.
What is a push block?
Besides H2 Orange, and Alpha HP, these two non-liquid things can be used to clean up blood or body fluids.
What are Oxivir wipes, and bleach.
What is the document called that explains our exposure plan and where do you find it?
What is the bloodborne pathogen policy and or exposure control plan? On the intranet or in the 1st aid room?
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
Where in BGS buildings would you find a gown, gloves, mask, and mouth barriers here.
What is in a BBP Cleanup kit?
Where in most state buildings are the disinfectants found to clean up blood or body fluids?
What is in the Custodial closets/carts?
This is done immediately if you have someone else's blood on you.
What is wash the affected area with soap and water (use eyewash station or eyewash bottles for eyes) 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 or wipes?
If a machine is contaminated inside how would you clean it?
What is run the machine through a cycle with an approved detergent?
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 bloodborne pathogens can be _____________.
What are ways to be transmitted?