Bloodborne Pathogens
The first thing you must do when you have been exposed to a bloodborne pathogen.
What is wash the exposed area, preferably with soap and water (or just lots of water in the case of the eyes or other mucous membranes)?
Children's personal belongings should be left here.
What is at home?
Anyone convicted of this should not be allowed to work or volunteer with children.
What is abuse?
This includes sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse or ritual abuse.
The best way to prevent the spread of disease.
What is handwashing?
This is used to document any accidents or injuries occurring while children are in our care or staff are on the clock.
What is an Incident Report Form?
All body fluids should be treated as if they are this and direct contact should be avoided.
What is infectious?
At least two things nursery staff should be doing while on the playground with children.
What is:
*supervising the children
* moving around to ensure you can see all of the children
* Spread out from other staff members
The length of time adults are required to be associated with the congregation before being allowed to work with children.
What is six months.
Examples are gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, face shields, mouthpieces, resuscitation devices and other items.
What is (personal) protective equipment (PPE)?
In the event of an emergency, this should always be with you.
What is your attendance?
This bloodborne pathogen does have a vaccine available.
What is Hepatitis B?
Children showing signs of this should not be allowed in the nursery or should be isolated and then sent home as soon as possible.
What is illness/contagious disease?
The rule that does not allow an adult to be left alone with youth or children on a regular basis.
What is the "Two Person Rule"?
Any object that can penetrate the skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of wires.
What is a "sharp"?
If this treatment is necessary, 911 MUST be called. (multiple answers)
What is:
*Use of an Epi-pen?
*CPR?
*Choking rescue/Heimlich maneuver?
Fluids that CAN carry bloodborne pathogens.
What is any/all bodily fluids?
A child in our care may not be released to this person. (multiple options)
What is an unauthorized person?
or
What is a person under the influence?
This is a person who is required by law to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
What is a Mandatory Reporter?
In WY, ALL adults are considered Mandatory Reporters, regardless of employment, position or status.
Treating all bodily fluids as if they are known to be infectious.
What is standard precautions?
The best way to prevent childhood injuries and accidents.
What is proper supervision?
At least 2 ways that bloodborne pathogens can enter your system.
What are:
*Open cuts/wounds
* Skin abrasions
* Mucous membranes
* Needle stick/cut with a contaminated item (i.e. broken glass, knife, etc)
Young children in the bathroom should always be this.
What is supervised?
Physical contact that happens in an appropriate place and manner, is needed or initiated by the child/youth
What is appropriate contact?
Using Universal Precautions requires this as the last step.
What is handwashing?
This should be done at the beginning and end of every shift as well as periodically throughout the shift.
What is a safety check?
Ensuring that childproof measures are still in place (i.e. plug covers, cabinet locks, etc) broken items are removed, sharp or hazardous materials are put away, the floor is free of clutter, etc.