Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Hepatitis C (HCV) Hepatitis
B (HBV) Malaria Brucellosis Syphilis Gonorrhea Ebola 7
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Progressive Failure of the Immune System Human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) HIV attacks the immune system People can carry the
virus for years and show no symptoms HIV 8
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More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living
with HIV infection, and almost 1 in 7 (14%) are unaware of their
infection. HIV can develop into Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) 9
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HBV Hepatitis B (HBV) Attacks the liver causing inflammation
Can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or death There is a vaccine
Most people recover Attacks the Liver 10
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HBV can be transmitted indirectly if you touch a contaminated
surface and then touch your nose, mouth, eyes, or broken skin HBV
can survive dried and at room temperature on surfaces up to a week
12 million Americans have been infected by Hepatitis B 11
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HCV Hepatitis C (HCV) Leading cause for liver transplants There
is no cure or vaccine Similar symptoms to HBV Attacks the Liver
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Hepatitis C (HCV) Inflammation of the liver Can lead to chronic
liver disease and death People can carry the virus for years and
show no symptoms 13
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The only way to be certain that you have not contracted a blood
borne disease is to contact a healthcare specialist and get checked
out yourself. 14
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Which organ does Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C attack? A. Heart
B. Liver C. Thyroid D. Kidneys 15
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Which bloodborne pathogen has a vaccine available? A. Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) B. Hepatitis B (HBV) C. Hepatitis HEB
(HEB) D. Hepatitis C (HCV) 16
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The only way to be certain that you have not contracted a
bloodborne disease A. Contact a healthcare specialist and get
tested B. Take your blood and check it yourself C. Ask your
supervisor D. Ask the City Manager 17
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Do I work out in the field? Would I be expected to perform CPR?
Do I encounter sharps? 18
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29 CFR Part 1910.1030 Extends protection provided to employees
of private entities by OSHA rules to employees of State and local
governments Requires employers to develop a Bloodborne Pathogen
Exposure control plan 19
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Develop a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Log and
records of: Injuries from Contaminated Sharps Training Records for
3 years Medical Records Report Exposures to Texas Department of
Health 30 years 20
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21 Staff at risk can be vaccinated
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If your position has been identified as an at risk position
what Right do you have? A. To leave work early B. To take a nap on
site C. To get vaccinated D. To drink an alcoholic beverage 22
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What does Occupational Exposure mean? A. That your work is
infectious B. You work in the sun at least 5 hours a day C. You are
a doctor or a custodian D. During work you could possibly come into
contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials
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How long does the City need to keep exposure records? A. 1 year
B. Until unemployment C. They dont D. 30 years after employment
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What should I be doing? 25
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Under universal precautions, blood and certain body fluids of
all patients are considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV and
other bloodborne pathogens Its an attitude 26
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Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves Shoe Protection Gowns/
Overalls Protective eyewear Aprons CPR Barrier (Mouth to Mouth
Breathing) 27
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TOOLS TO USE: Proper protective equipment Devices designed to
reduce risk of exposure Disposal materials Aid and Safety Kits
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Work from clean to dirty Dont touch without gloves Do Discard
in appropriate receptacle 29
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Grasp outside edge near wrist Peel away from hand, turning
glove inside-out Hold in opposite gloved hand Slide ungloved finger
under the wrist of the remaining glove Peel off from inside,
creating a bag for both gloves Discard Video 30
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Wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub
Perform hand hygiene immediately after removing protective
equipment 31
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Warning labels must be affixed to containers of regulated waste
Color is important Red bags/red containers Signage Bio fluid &
Clean-up Materials Sharp Materials 33
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A qualified employee is an employee who is has met the
following requirements: 1. Received a Hepatitis B vaccination 2.
Completed all required trainings within the past twelve months to
include: Training on proper methods of sharps disposal Required
tools/ PPE Bloodborne Pathogen training 3. Identified as qualified
to participate in the sharps disposal program by their supervisor.
Participation is on a volunteer basis You will not be forced
against your will 34
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1. All required personal protective equipment is available
prior to initiating disposal procedures. 2. Employee disposing
sharp materials should be wearing latex or nitrile gloves. 3.
Sharps will be picked up using tongs or pliers. Sharps shall never
be handled by hand. Oh no! 35
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4. Sharps will be placed into a properly labeled sharps
container and follow storage procedures. 36
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5. Notify your supervisor by the end of the work day. They will
assist you in proper disposal. 37
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How long should you wash your hands? A. Until they turn blue B.
10 seconds C. Never D. The time it takes to sing Happy Birthday (20
seconds) 38
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Proper disposal: A needle should be disposed of by A. Placing
in a red biohazard bag B. Placing in a biohazard bin or container
C. In the trash D. In your pocket 39
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What is a safe way to pick up broken glass? A. With a dust pan
B. With tongs C. A & B D. With your bare hands 40
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Report an exposure incident IMMEDIATELY Medical evaluations are
confidential 41
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Evaluation by a licensed healthcare professional Results of
source testing is made available to exposed employee Establish
confidential medical record Post Exposure Prophylaxis medication
Follow up with Healthcare professional Covered under Workers
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