BBP 101
Where you find the SCH Bloodborne pathogen exposure and control plan.
What is the Intranet?
Used needles should be disposed of immediately in this.
What is a sharps container?
Biohazard bins and bags must be this color.
What is red?
The first action an individual should take after a bloodborne pathogen exposure.
What is perform First Aid?
This vaccine is offered at no cost to at-risk healthcare workers to prevent occupational infection.
What is the Hepatitis B vaccination?
Sharps containers should never be filled beyond this level.
What is to the fill line or ¾ full?
This should be performed after removing PPE.
What is hand hygiene?
The Department(s) that can be contacted for questions or concerns related to exposures.
What is the Infection Prevention & Employee Health Team at 545-0767?
PPE helps prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as these three common examples.
What is HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C?
These containers must be puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and labeled with a biohazard symbol.
What are sharps disposal containers?
This type of PPE is especially important during procedures likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids.
What is a face shield (or eye protection)?
This individual(s) should be notified immediately when an exposure occurs.
Who is the Nursing Supervisor or designee (Director or Team Leader)?
This federal agency that protects healthcare workers created the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
This type of injury is the most common cause of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
What is a needlestick injury?
Gloves, gowns, eye protection, face masks, and respirators (such as N95s or CAPRs) are examples of this type of equipment used to prevent exposure.
What is PPE?
After first aid and notifying the Nursing Supervisor or designee, this is the next step for an individual with a true exposure.
What is be evaluated and treated in the ED or Express Care?
This document outlines how your facility eliminates or minimizes employee exposure and is available on the intranet.
What is the Exposure Control Plan (ECP)?
This action should never be performed on a contaminated needle because it increases exposure risk.
What is recapping a used needle?
Contaminated reusable equipment should be transported in this type of container.
What is a sharps container or a labeled, leak-proof container?
This report needs to be completed as soon as possible if there is an exposure that is work related.
What is a SAFE?