Bloodborne Pathogens

by Lindsey, Jeffrey

• ISBN13: 9780763742454
• ISBN10: 0763742457
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: JONES & BARTLETT PUBLISHERS

Summary

Worldwide, workers in health care related fields are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus. Designed to meet the current OSHA training requirements, Bloodborne Pathogens was created for students and employees who have potential for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and even has supplemental information on airborne pathogens such as tuberculosis. The Fifth Edition has been completely revised and updated to comply with the 2005 guidelines for cardiovascular resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC).

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?	p. 1
Bloodborne Pathogens and the Law	p. 1
What Is the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?	p. 2
Who Needs OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training?	p. 2
Why Do I Need This Manual?	p. 5
Meeting OSHA Standards	p. 5
OSHA-Required Categories of Information	p. 6
The Ryan White Act	p. 7
OSHA-Required Record Keeping	p. 7
Bloodborne Pathogens	p. 11
Overview	p. 11
What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?	p. 12
Mode of Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens	p. 12
OSHA Expectations Regarding Exposure	p. 12
Reporting Requirements	p. 13
Specific Bloodborne Pathogens	p. 15
Prevention	p. 25
Overview	p. 25
Engineering Controls	p. 26
Work Practice Controls	p. 33
Personal Protective Equipment	p. 38
Universal Precautions	p. 42
Body Substance Isolation	p. 43
Exposure Control Plan	p. 46
What Is an Exposure Control Plan?	p. 46
Exposure Control Plan Requirements	p. 47
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard	p. 50
Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Form	p. 66
Sample Exposure Control Plan	p. 67
Tuberculosis	p. 74
Index	p. 79
Image Credits	p. 85
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