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?
The first piece of PPE that you remove in the event that PPE becomes soiled.
What is gloves?
Never do this with regulated waste.
What is Mix medical waste with general waste?
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 exposure incident report form?
Used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
The first thing you do after removal of PPE
What is immediate hand washing?
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?
How do you clean the site if an exposure incident occurs.
puncture- What is wash with soap and water?
mucous membranes- What is rinse with copious amounts of water?
PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What is in a biohazard bag?
What is PPE?
What is the document called that explains our exposure plan and where do you find it?
What is the bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan. Located on the Public Health Drive-Administration-Policies and Procedures-Exposure Control Plan and TB Plan?
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
Needles and other sharp object should be placed here?
What is a sharps container?
Where would you find a gown, gloves, mask, and mouth barriers in our office.
What is the public health storage room?
What must be done before disinfecting can occur.
What is cleaning?
This is done immediately if you have someone else's 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?
What color are the labels that biohazard products should be dispersed in.
What is fluorescent orange or orange red?
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?