![]() }Engineering controls: Controls (e.g., sharps disposal containers, self-sheathing Setting (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities, ambulatory settings, home care). }Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs): Infections associated with healthcare delivery in any Particular infectious agent to prevent contracting infection or disease when exposed to the agent. }Susceptible host: A person or animal not possessing sufficient resistance to a ![]() }Standard precautions: A group of infection prevention and control strategies thatĬombine the major features of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation and are based on the principle that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents. Healthcare workers may also be reservoirs for a number of nosocomial organisms. }Reservoir: Place in which an infectious agent can survive but may or }Portal of exit: The path by which an infectious agent leaves the The means by which an infectious agent enters the susceptible host. Biological agents may be bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, helminthes, or prions. }Pathogen or infectious agent: A biological, physical, or chemical entity capable ofĬausing disease. }New York State: Rules of the Board of Regents, Part 29.2 (a)(13) Part 92 of Title 10 (Health) of the Official Compilation of Mechanisms for reporting misconduct Complaint investigation Possible outcomesġ) Disciplinary action 2) Revocation of professional license 3) Professional liability }Knowledge of the consequences of failing to follow accepted standards of infection prevention and control: Increase risk of adverse health outcomes for patientsĪnd health care workers Subject to charges of professional misconduct. Training Adherence to accepted principles and practices of }Methods for compliance Participation in required infection prevention and control }Employers must: Make certain that all employees with an occupationalĮxposure to bloodborne disease participate in a training programĮnsure that workers receive regular training that covers: The dangers of bloodborne pathogens to self and others Safety and prevention practices. Transmission and how to prevent it can help you work safely and without unnecessary fear or anxiety. Knowledge about how exposure occurs, the risk of }In environments where workers are potentially exposed to blood or body fluids, the risks of infection are undeniable. Infectious materials (OPIM) puts you and your patients at risk for serious illness or death. ![]() Occupational exposure to blood or other potentially }OSHA estimates that 8 million workers in the health care industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. } Section 1: Introduction } Section 2: Bloodborne Pathogens and OPIM } Section 3: Safety and Prevention in the Workplace } Section 4: Exposure Incidents and Follow Up New York State Infection Control& Barrier Precautions TrainingĬopyright (C) 2011 VMD Health Care Training
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