Bloodborne Pathogen Training Outline

BBP Facts to Remember

· Because of your job duties you are considered at risk for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP).

· The Shasta College BBP Exposure Control Plan is located in the Personnel Office.

· If as a result of your job duties you feel you have had an exposure to body fluids that contain blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) do the following IMMEDIATELY:

1. Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If the eyes are involved wash with eyewash or eye irrigating fluid for at least 20 minutes.

2. Remove any contaminated clothing, cutting contaminated area of clothing off if necessary to reduce exposure to face during garment removal.

3. Report the exposure to your supervisor. The Personnel Office has identified the appropriate medical follow-up process in the case of a workplace exposure any time of the day or night.

· Regarding Hepatitis B Vaccination:

1. The District has developed a process where employees at risk of BBP exposure may receive the Hepatitis B vaccine series at no cost.

2. Hepatitis B vaccination is not mandatory for employment, however, should you decline the vaccine a signed “declination” will be asked of you.

3. Even after you have signed a vaccine declination statement you may ask for and receive Hepatitis B vaccinations through the District at a later date.

· Remember:

1. For every 30,000 cases of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), there are 300,000 cases of Hepatitis B.

2. The Hepatitis B virus may live up to one month on surfaces in dried blood and still BE contagious, while HIV is very fragile and dies on contact with the air.

3. There is currently no vaccine for HIV. Vaccine is available to prevent the contraction of Hepatitis B. The vaccine is “yeast based” meaning it has been “grown” from yeast and not human body fluids.

4. You should contact your health care provider if you have questions or concerns about receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine.

Debbie Goodman RN, College Nurse, Shasta College