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1 CE HOURAdministrative Skills

Bloodborne Pathogens Protocols

Course Creator: 
Nichelle Volker RMA 
 
Total CE Hours: 
1 CEU 
 
Course Number: 
586-2101-24 
 
Key Terms: 
Aseptic Technique 
Autoclave 
Bilirubin 
Biohazard Symbol 
Bloodborne Pathogen 
 Cirrhosis 
Decontamination 
Epidemiology 
Exposure Control Plan 
Hepatitis 
Jaundice 
OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Materials) 
OSHA 
 
Outline: 
  • Introduction
  • Key terms
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
    • What is it?
      • Viral Hepatitis
        • Hep B (HBV)
          • Epidemiology
          • Symptoms
          • Transmission
        • Hep C (HCV
          • Epidemiology
          • Symptoms
          • Transmission
      • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
        • Epidemiology
        • Symptoms
        • Transmission
      • Exposure 
        • What is it?
        • Who is at Risk?
    • Prevention
      • Control Measures
      • Universal Precautions
      • Standard Precautions 
        • Perform hand hygiene
        • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever there is an expectation of possible exposure to infectious materials.
        • Follow respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette principles
        • Ensure appropriate patient placement 
        • Properly handle and properly clean and disinfect patient care equipment and instruments/devices AND clean and disinfect the environment appropriately.
        • Handle textiles and laundry carefully.
        • Follow safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications)
        • Practice sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls)
  • Exposure Control Plan
  • Preventing Exposures
  • Vaccinations
  • What do you do if an exposure occurs
  • Conclusion

References:
 
1. United States Department of Labor. (2019, May 14). 1910.1030 - Bloodborne pathogens. Occupational Health and Safety Administration.https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1030 

2. Hou, J., Liu, Z., & Gu, F. (2005, January 5). Epidemiology and Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection. 2(1): 50-57. International Journal of Medical Sciences. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1142225/ 

3. Denault, D., & Gardner, H. (2022, April 14). OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570561/ 

4. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS (2017). Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets (7th ed., Vol. 1). Jones & Bartlett Learning. 

5. WHO Staff. (2022, June 24). Hepatitis C. World Health Organization. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis c 

6. WHO Staff. (2022, July 27). HIV. World Health Organization. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hiv-aids 

7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016, January 26). Standard Precautions for All Patient Care. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved September 21, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/basics/standard-precautions.html 

8. OSHA Staff. (2011, January). OSHA Factsheet: PPE Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. OSHA. Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/bbfact03.pdf 

Accreditation Numbers

  • 586-2101-24