● When sharps containers are being moved from the area of use, the containers should be closed immediately before removal or replacement to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling or transport. Broken glassware ● Broken glassware that has been visibly contaminated with blood must be sterilized with an approved disinfectant solution before it is disturbed or cleaned up. ● Broken glassware will not be picked up directly with hands. Sweep or brush the material into a dustpan. By using Universal Precautions and following these simple engineering and work practice controls, you can protect yourself and prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens. ● Contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed. ● Items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during handling. ● Contaminated sharps. ● Pathological and microbiological wastes containing blood or other potentially infectious materials. All regulated waste must be disposed in properly labeled containers or red biohazard bags. These must be disposed at an approved facility. ○ If blood is splashed in the eye or mucous membrane, flush the affected area with running water for at least 15 minutes. 2. Report the exposure to your supervisor as soon as possible. 3. Fill out an exposure report form. This form will be kept in your personnel file for as long as you are employed plus 30 years so that you can document workplace exposure to hazardous substances. This report is available from your supervisor.
course, exposes them to whatever infectious material may have been on the glass or needle. For this reason, it is especially important to handle and dispose of all sharps carefully in order to protect yourself as well as others. Needles ● Needles should never be recapped. ● Needles should be moved only by using a mechanical device or tool such as forceps, pliers, or broom and dustpan. ● Never break or share needles. ● Needles shall be disposed of in labeled sharps containers only. ● Sharps containers shall be closable, puncture-resistant, leak- proof on sides and bottom, and must be labeled or color- coded. Signs, labels, and color coding Warning labels need to be affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material, and other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or potentially infectious materials. These labels are fluorescent orange, red, or orange-red. Bags used to dispose of regulated waste must be red or orange red, and they, too, must have the biohazard symbol readily visible upon them. Regulated waste should be double-bagged to guard against the possibility of leakage if the first bag is punctured. Regulated waste refers to: ● Any liquid or semi-liquid or other potentially infectious materials. Emergency procedures In an emergency situation involving blood or potentially infectious materials, you should always use universal precautions and try to minimize your exposure by wearing gloves, splash goggles, and other barrier devices. If you are exposed however, you should: 1. Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. Use non-abrasive, antibacterial soap if possible.
HIV/AIDS - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE EDUCATION Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 61 or for faster service complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book 1. Employers are allowed to deduct a reasonable amount of money from salaries to pay for personal protective equipment. a. True b. False 2. Many people who have Tuberculosis (TB) infection never develop TB disease. a. True b. False 3. The Hepatitis B virus vaccination is given in a series of 5 shots. a. True b. False 4. A positive HIV test result does not mean that person has AIDS. a. True b. False 5. Bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth. a. True b. False
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