Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 1 Bloodborne Pathogens Answer Key

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 2 Standards What are the federal and state standards for Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)? 29 CFR (Federal) Part 554 Bloodborne Infectious Disease (State)

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 3 Scope What is the scope of the Bloodborne Pathogens? To protect a worker from possible contamination of a Bloodborne Infectious Disease.

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 4 When to comply? When should you comply with the BBP regulations? If there is an actual or reasonable anticipated risk of an exposure to blood or OPIM during routine tasks.

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 5 Definitions What are the two primary BBP mentioned in regulations? (Define Each) HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus - the virus that causes the autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) HBV-Hepatitis B Virus - acute or chronic infection of the liver

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 6 Definitions What is an OPIM? Other Potentially Infectious Material (State Rule (r)) Give some examples: SemenVaginal secretions Amniotic fluidCerebrospinal fluid Peritoneal fluidPleural fluid Pericardial fluidSynovial fluid Saliva in dental procedures Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood.

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 7 Definitions What are Sharps? Any item that has a potential to cut or puncture skin. (broken glass, needles, lancets, etc.)

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 8 Exposure Determination/Categories Define Category A: Reasonable exposure Non-routine tasks as a condition of employment. Define Category B: No anticipated exposure

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 9 Exposure Control Plan What are the elements of an Exposure Control Plan? Exposure determination Implementation of the “rules” Training outline Incident reporting and evaluation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Annual review Available to employees

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 10 Universal Precautions Define Universal Precautions: Blood and OPIM treated as Infectious material.

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 11 Engineering Controls Define Engineering Controls and give an example: Reduce exposure by design Self sheathing needles Sharp containers Sinks

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 12 Work Practices Define Work Practice Controls and give an example: Reduce exposure by work habits Wearing gloves Washing hands Using sharp containers NO Food etc.

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 13 Work Practice SOPs What is a SOP? Standard Operating Procedure What is the requirement for each task? Each tasks should have a written procedure to reduce risk of exposure.

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 14 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) What are some examples of PPE? Gloves Protective Eyewear Face Shield or Mask What does Don and Doff mean? To put on protective equipment To take off protective equipment

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 15 Housekeeping What SOPs are used in housekeeping? PPE Recordkeeping

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 16 Regulated Waste How is regulated medical waste determined? Determination of Regulated Waste MI Medical Waste Regulatory Act - Part 138

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 17 Laundry Who is responsible for employee’s personal protective equipment (such as a lab coat)? Employer’s responsibility Personal Procedures (CDC Guidelines)

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 18 Vaccination What are the requirements for HBV vaccinations? When Cost - Employer’s Expense Time Waiver

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 19 Waiver What is a waiver, and what does it mean? Employee has the right not to receive the HBV vaccine, however must sign a waiver. The employee does have the right to request a HBV vaccine, at a later date, at the employer’s expense.

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 20 Post Exposure What should be included in a post exposure plan? Determination Procedure Confidentiality

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 21 Labels and Warnings What does this picture mean? Biohazard Warning Where is it found? Labels (on any biohazard) What color should it be? Orange Fluorescent Orange-Red

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 22 Recordkeeping What should be included in recordkeeping? Training Post exposure

Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 23 Training What should be included in training? Outline Qualifications Law Access to Plan Annual retraining