OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (Online Course)
Terry Jo Gile MT(ASCP) MA Ed.
This course addresses the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard as it applies to clinical and medical laboratories. Learn about major bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B and HIV. The majority of this course focuses on safety, including proper handling of sharps, personal protective equipment (PPE), use of engineering controls such as microbiological safety cabinets, and proper work practices including handwashing. Use for continuing education credits or required yearly training. Authored by well-known safety expert Terry Jo Gile.
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Objectives
- Describe causes and symptoms of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV
- Explain potential risks to health care workers from bloodborne pathogens
- Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment
- Explain the use of engineering controls
- Explain how to correctly handle sharps
- Demonstrate proper handwashing procedure
Course Outline
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- Introduction
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Hepatitis B Virus
- HIV
- What causes HIV?
- How is HIV spread?
- What happens after HIV infection?
- How easily is HIV transmitted?
- How common is HIV?
- How can HIV be prevented?
- Hepatitis C Virus
- Introduction to OSHA
- Occupational Exposure Standard
- The relevant components
- The Exposure Control Plan
- Preventive Measures
- Preventative Measures
- The Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Standard Precautions!
- Methods of Control
- Methods of Control
- Engineering Controls
- Work Practice Controls
- Sharps
- Sharps
- Sharps DOs and DON'Ts
- Specimens and Containers
- Handling Specimens
- Transporting Specimens
- Biohazard Labeled Container
- Housekeeping
- Housekeeping
- Small Surface Spills
- Broken Glassware
- Contaminated Wastes
- Contaminated Wastes(1)
- Contaminated Wastes(2)
- Biohazard Labeled Bags
- Contaminated Laundry
- Labeling
- Labeling
- Labeling not Required
- Personal Protective Equipment
- PPE and the OSHA Standard
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Gloves
- Gloves Must be Worn
- Gloves
- Hypoallergenic Gloves
- Utility Gloves
- Face and Eye Protection
- Garments worn as PPE
- Garments worn as Personal Protective Equipment
- Handwashing
- Importance of Handwashing
- When to Wash Your Hands
- Handwashing Procedure
- Postexposure Follow-up
- Exposure Incidents
- Exposure Incident
- If an Exposure Occurs
- Evaluation and Treatment
- Avoiding Exposure
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic.
Intended Audience: All clinical laboratory personnel.
Author credentials: Terry Jo Gile, MT(ASCP)MA Ed. of St. Louis, MO, has over 35 years experience as a certified medical technologist. She has a bachelor's degree in Biology from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and a master's degree in Education from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. She is a member of the management team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Laboratories in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves as the Safety Officer as well as a laboratory safety consultant to the BJC Health System. As President of her own consulting firm, Gile and Associates, she lectures and consults worldwide on the proper implementation of safety programs including Chemical Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens, Formaldehyde, Ergonomics, Tuberculosis and the handling of diagnostic and infectious specimens for transport. Mrs. Gile is the author of four books published by the Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA). She serves as President-elect of the St. Louis Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA), Safety Exam Chair of the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), and is a past board member of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA).
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