Controlling Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

(27 min.) New methods of infection control were established to prevent the occupational spread of HIV and Hepatitis B viruses, both leading to very serious diseases. With concern for you, your employer has elected to use this training video as an overview of this vitally important subject. Should you have any questions or if subjects or techniques are confusing, then you will have the opportunity of discussing your concerns and questions with a representative at the end of the program.

Topics included in this safety training are: bloodborne pathogens i.e. AIDS, HBV or Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C Virus, HCV definitions and how they are spread, contingency plans for emergency or accident must be considered, prevention techniques, how exposure can occur, Exposure Control Plan, identification process, plan accessibility, personal hygiene, safe work practices, means of prevention through engineering controls, sterilization of instruments, disinfectants, work practices, handling sharps, cleaning up broken glassware, selection of personal protective equipment, good housekeeping, contaminated clothing and laundry, Hepatitis B vaccine, the emergency procedure in the event you experience an exposure incident such as a needlestick, contamination of the mouth, eye, mucous membrane, or other puncture of the skin, fast action, reporting any incident or potential exposure, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up programs, medical records, safety tips on preventative and precautionary measures, Universal Precautions, rules and regulations that apply to preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens, required information and training, and 14 required elements of the training program.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.