Infection Control and Universal Precautions for Preventing the Spread of
Communicable Diseases
INFECTION
Gross.
How does stuff spread?
Contact
Direct Indirect
I’m covered in diseases!
Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious …
I don’t know if you have something or not …
Wash your hands!
Use soap and warm water
Cover up that cut!
Wear gloves when handling body fluids!
What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Pathogens of concern…
• Hepatitis B• Hepatitis C• HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis BMan, I don’t feel so good
…
Hepatitis C
I’m the most common chronic, bloodborne
infection the U.S.!
HIV/AIDS
Anyone can get HIV …
Chances of HIV Infection
– A dirty needle/sharp: in 1000 (0.3%)
– Mucous membrane splash: in 1000 (0.1%)
– Non intact skin: in 1000 (0.1%)
Who is at risk for infection from bloodborne pathogens?
EVERYONE
How do bloodborne pathogens enter your body?
Mom, I need a bandage—stat..
How can I reduce my risk of exposure?
Vaccines
Gloves
Engineering controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Engineering Controls
Sharp containers reduce risk
Work Practice Controls
Wash hands
Wear PPE
Properly dispose
The workplace should have guidelines in place for you to …
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
Dealing with spills of body fluids
What do I do with a body fluid spill?
What if I am exposed?
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