Healthcare: Bloodborne Pathogens SS14025AE (28 Min.)

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There are currently no treatments that are effective in controlling Hepatitis B or relieving is symptoms.
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"Standard Precautions" require that all human blood and other body substances should be handled as if they are known to be infectious.
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One of the most critical issues in any Exposure Control Plan is reducing the risk of "needlesticks" and other "sharps" injuries.
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Contaminated sharps, such as needles, scalpel blades and broken glass, are not considered to be "Regulated Waste".
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"Safe work practices" reduce the potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens by focusing on the safest ways you can perform various tasks.
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If a piece of equipment is contaminated with blood or other body substances, a biohazard label must be affixed to it immediately.
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Disposable gloves can be reused safely if they have been cleaned and decontaminated.
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Vaccination can help to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
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OSHA requires that you sign a form declining vaccination if you are at risk of infection from Hepatitis B and choose not to be vaccinated against it.
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If employees are careful enough, "needlesticks", blood leakage and spill incidents can be completely eliminated in a healthcare facility.