Chapter 2 ASEPSIS OSHA STANDARDS STERILIZATION MEDICAL WASTE

Chapter 2 ASEPSIS & OSHA STANDARDS STERILIZATION & MEDICAL WASTE

OSHA standards for BBP (bloodborne pathogens) 1 Summary: Know the OSHA standards 1. Have a control plan 2. How germs are transmitted 3. Recognize hazards 4. Use engineering controls 5. Use work safety and PPE (protective equipment) 6. Have a post exposure plan 7. Ask Questions https: //www. osha. gov/Osh. Doc/dat a_Bloodborne. Facts/bbfact 01. pdf

OSHA terms n Parenteral n n n Piercing the skin Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) n Germs in blood OPIM n n n (Other potentially infectious material) Any body fluid, saliva, semen etc. Contaminated n n Germs on something Exposure incident n Touching non intact skin, blood or germs

1. Make a plan Employees are expected to: n Establish an written “Exposure control plan” (ECP) 2. Train n n Training must be every year (annually). A record of it must be kept.

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Pathogens (germs) n n Can cause DISEASE Medical asepsis means it is free from PATHOGENS n Non pathogens are microbes that do not cause harm to us.

4 types of microorganisms n n Strep throat is caused by a bacteria HIV / AIDS is caused by a virus n n Giardia (intestinal problem) is caused by a protist Athletes foot is caused by a fungus

HEPATITIS infection of the liver

Hepatitis n n n Transmitted at work though NEEDLE STICKS AND CUTS Infection has declined since people get VACCINATED Symptoms are like the FLU n n A person can have no symptoms Hepatitis is a reportable disease

AIDS 2 ways to get it…. . 2 ways to prevent it

Infection Cycle

Protective mechanisms of the body 1. 2. 3. 4. Skin Mucous membranes in nose and throat Mucus and cilia in nose and respiratory tract Coughs & sneezes 5. 6. 7. Tears and sweat Urine and vaginal secretions are acidic Stomach acid

Controls; workplace practice personal protective equipment

When to use sanitizer? n n n Before and After PATIENTS Before GLOVES After BODY FLUIDS or EQUIPMENT n When moving from one site to another

When to use Hand Washing? n n n When you can see DIRT Before EATING After the RESTROOM

Engineering controls n Equipment or supplies designed by an engineer to keep us safe n n Safety needles Sharps containers

LABELS n BIOHAZARD LABELS MUST BE PLACED ON: n n Sharps containers Biohazard bags Any box or receptacle that will contain biohazard materials They will be picked up by a special

Kinds of waste n n Regular Biohazard sharps Biohazard Bag Sanitary Sewer (toilet)

Where does the waste go? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Razor Blood Soaked towel Needle Clean gloves Urine strip a) b) c) d) e) Sharps Biohazard bag Sharps Regular trash

Disposal of Regulated Medical Waste

Disposal of Waste n Place bags into a receptacle provided by the MEDICAL WASTE SERVICE n n Store biohazards in a LOCKED ROOM Keep track of BIOHAZARD WASTE PICK UP

OSHA POST EXPOSURE If you stick yourself with a needle, you: 1. Wash 2. Report it 3. Go to the doctor n http: //ohshub. com/fr ee-osha-powerpointpresentationtemplates