what is a pathogen
A pathogen is an agent that causes disease
what are disease causing microorganism
Viruses, bacteria, or parasites carried in human blood.
what are common bloodborne pathogens
Hepatitis b (Hbv)
Hepatitis C (HCV)
HIV
HOw can pathogens be transmitted
by blood splashes or sprays, handling or touching contaminated item or surfaces, and infection under the skin by puncture wounds or cuts from contaminated sharps
Most occupational transmission of HIV occurred how?
Puncture injuries from contaminated sharps
Chain of Transmission
Source
route
portal of entry
susceptible host muccus membrabse respirrtory tract and non skin open cuts
Us department of labors occupational safety and health Administration
Osha
Regulations are known as
Osha Blood Borne Pathogen Standard
osha regulations
Respirtory Protection Standard are designed to promote employee safety through proper training, education, prevention and exposure control Methods
When was standard precautions first issued
In 1991 to protect employees from occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
The scope of standards addresses not only employees who may have direct contact with blood or body fluids but the potential for exposure
ex. secretaries, receptionist, clinical areas.
employees who are required to handle blood or body fluids using appropriate engineering controls depending on the procedure, or type of isolation involved.
the barriers required are identified on policy and procedure and in nursing reference.
who needs Osha training
Er admission or intake person.
Employees of clinic and diagnostic laboratories, house keepers, blood bank, plasma center
what are administrative controls
They are policies and programs that manage and support the infection prevention control program
Whats an exmple of work place control
nurses stations are clean areas and there should be no food or drink in these areas
route of transmission
contact droplet food
air vector