What's up Blood!
Pathogenic microorganism present in the blood 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 work practice controls to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
What is handwashing?
A way to prevent cross contamination when disinfecting surfaces.
What is cleaning from the cleanest to the dirtiest surfaces?
Brookdale charges each employee this amount for the Hepatitis B vaccine.
What is FREE?
A form of Hepatitis which there is a vaccination.
What is Hepatitis B?
This packet needs to be completed if there is an exposure, injury or illness that is work related.
What is an injury packet?
Universal precaution used to protect hands from an exposure and should be worn during clean-up.
What are gloves?
These items should be bagged at the location where it was used and transported in a sugar bag + the color coded bag to prevent soak through and/or leakage.
What is contaminated laundry?
The federal agency that has developed the Bloodborne Pathogens standards.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
3 most common bloodborne pathogens.
What is HIV, Hep B, & Hep C?
As soon as your exposed, Brookdale will send you here to be evaluated by a medical physician to test blood ASAP.
What is Concentra?
Regulated waste and PPE dripping with blood should be placed here.
What are biohazard waste bags/ containers?
These disinfectants can be used to clean up blood or body fluids when given the appropriate DWELL TIME.
What are Sani-wipes.
This document communicates hazards upon initial hire and is reviewed every year as a refresher training.
What is the bloodborne pathogen Exposure Control Plan?
Hepatitis attacks this organ.
What is the liver?
This is done immediately if you have someone else's blood on you.
What is wash with soap and water and notify supervisor?
You wear it NOT ONLY when a patient is isolated, but ALSO when handling blood or other OPIM.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
EVERY chemical used in our community is required to have this corresponding sheet.
What is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Brookdale ALWAYS provides this item to place any needles & other sharp objects.
What are sharp containers?
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. Remember to.... RUB IT TILL IT DRIES!
What is use alcohol-based hand rubs?
Don't forget to clean...door handles, elevator buttons, remote controls, hallway handrails, phone recievers, computer keyboards, kiosks, dining room chairs, & wheel chair handles.
What are high touch surfaces?
Brookdale's ECP is updated annually and is available here to EVERY employee.