BBPs HBV HCV HIV Transmission Contacting contaminated blood

BBPs • HBV • HCV • HIV

Transmission • Contacting contaminated blood • Contacting body fluids containing visible blood • Unprotected sex • Sharing needles • From mother to child before or during birth • Cut by sharp contaminated object

Reducing Exposure • All blood & body fluids considered infectious • Exposure Control Plan • Wash hands • Keep hands away from eyes, nose, mouth until washed

Exposure Control Plan Outlines: • Potential hazards • PPE usage guidelines • Methods, schedules for cleaning substances / surfaces

PPE • Gloves • Aprons • Masks • Face shields • Protective eyewear • Resuscitation / other ventilation devices

PPE Usage • Make sure items fit correctly • Always check for damage • Wear disposable gloves

Gloves • Cover cuts, abrasions and broken skin • Must fit snugly • Remove carefully • Discard promptly • Wash your hands immediately

Housekeeping • Clean up as soon as possible • Pick up broken glass • Don’t tamp trash with hands or feet • Specially marked containers • Contaminated laundry • Regularly inspect / disinfect bins and trashcans

In Case of Exposure • Immediately wash • Report incident to appropriate person • Receive post-exposure evaluation, counseling, treatment