Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

Persons with diabetes and certain cancers

Persons with HIV infection or other diseases that weaken the immune system

Persons in close contact with someone who has TB

Homeless people

Persons in Nursing Homes and Prisons

Persons who inject drugs

Who is at risk for TB?

Serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver.

Can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis, scarring of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Transmitted when blood of an infected person enters the body of another person.

Unprotected sexSharing needlesInfected mother to baby

Hepatitis B

Fatigue

Abdominal pain

Loss of appetite

Nausea

Vomiting

Joint Pain

*30% of people show no signs. Signs are less common in children than adults. (CDC.gov)

*The highest rate of infection occurs in 20-49 yr olds.

Symptoms

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Avoid contact of blood and bodily fluids

Do not share personal care item that may have blood on them (razor, toothbrush)

If pregnant get a blood test for Hep B (required in NYS)

Think about risks of getting a tattoo or piercing

Do not shoot drugs

Safe sex

Hepatitis B Prevention

Available since 1982

Vanderheyden will provide you with where to get the shots for free

Series of 3 shots

If received within the last 10-12 years, it is good for a lifetime.

Vaccination

Through the mucous membranes

Unprotected sex

Contact of contaminated needles/syringes

Blood transfusions before 1985 in US

HIV/AIDS Transmission

Working with or being around someone who is positive

Hugs

Sweat

Spit

Tears

Insect Bites

Clothes

Phones

Toilet Seats

Donating Blood

Water Fountains

Sharing Meals

Closed Mouth Kiss

HIV/AIDS NOT infected by…

Get testedTalk to your personal physician

Call 1-800-342-AIDS(2437)

Tests are free and confidential

Anytime you come in contact with blood or bodily fluids while working, tell your supervisor immediately.

Complete the Employee Incident Report (available on the V.E.I.N.)

Go to the doctor for disease exposure and get treatment.

Occupational Exposure

Located in vehicles, each program’s chemical supply closet, and in each divisional area.

Contents: X-lg. vinyl gloves (5 pair) Absorbent paper towels Plastic Bags Lysol IC foam disinfectant spray (24 oz.) Band-aids (large and regular – 5 each) Gauze pads (4x4 and 2x2 – 5 each) Antiseptic towlettes (8) Gauze Rolls (2)

Spill Kits

Procedures:1. Prior to clean-up, use Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE) as needed and at minimum vinyl gloves.2. Soak up body fluid with absorbent towels3. Scrub area with soap and water and dispose of

absorbent towels4. Saturate area with Lysol IC foam spray and allow to

stand for 10 minutes5. Wipe up with absorbent towels and dispose of in a

plastic bag 6. Remove gloves (as displayed in training) and place in

bag7. Seal bag8. Dispose of plastic bag in a lined garbage can9. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20

seconds

Cleaning up a Spill…

Replenishing Spill Kits:• Submit a purchase requisition into Health

Services with appropriate program number and cost center code.

Monitoring:• Kits will be checked and documented on the

“Monthly Environmental Checklist.”

Now…Let’s see who can take me off successfully!