Presentation on theme: "University of Notre Dame Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Training"— Presentation transcript:
1 University of Notre Dame Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Training You will now begin the Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Training.The following program will review your occupational risks and the steps that you and ND must take to reduce your risks of exposure.OSHA Standards for Research laboratories is the same as for employees at Health Care Facilities
2 University of Notre Dame Exposure Control Program Bloodborne PathogenExposure Control ProgramA Written Plan (ND Exposure Control Plan) is available atBBP TrainingOffering Hep. B ImmunizationsPreventing ExposuresEvaluating & Treating ExposuresProperly Disposing of Waste
3 What is a bloodborne pathogen? Bloodborne Pathogens are micro-organisms that arepresent in human blood and cause diseases in humans.Commonly we emphasize Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C andHIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)Others include Malaria, Syphilis, Lieshmania
4 Other OPIM In addition to blood, other fluids may also present an infection risk. OSHA defines these as “Other PotentiallyInfectious Materials” or OPIM. These are listed below.Synovial Fluid Pleural FluidSemen Amniotic FluidPeritoneal Fluid Saliva in Dental Procedures/ experimental researchPericardial Fluid Vaginal SecretionsCerebraspinal Fluid HIV or HBV CulturesBloody Body Fluids Unfixed Tissue
5 Employer Responsibilities Include Implementing a written plan.Enforcing good work practices that include disinfecting surfaces, following universal precautions, and proper waste disposal.Controlling exposures through the use of needle buckets, biosafety cabinets, needleless IV systems, and self-sheathing needles.Training employees initially and through annual updates.Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): gloves, lab coats/gowns/aprons, eye protection (i.e., goggles, faceshields, side shields)Identifying hazards by proper labeling of: incubators, freezers and centrifugesManaging medical wastes
6 Individual Responsibilities Your Actions are key to good exposure control.These include:Attending training.Complying with and enforcing the ND Exposure Control Plan.Segregating medical waste properly.Properly selecting, wearing, removing, and disposing ofPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE).
7 Can produce chronic infection Hepatitis B Virus (HBV),Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), andHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Bloodborne virusesCan produce chronic infectionTransmissible in healthcare and laboratory settings
8 Preventing Transmission of Bloodborne VirusesPromote hepatitis B vaccination as appropriateTreat all blood as potentially infectiousUse barriers to prevent blood contactPrevent percutaneous (needle stick) injuriesSafely dispose of sharps and blood-contaminated materials
9 Hepatitis B - SymptomsSymptoms include:Anorexia or loss of appetiteVague abdominal discomfortNausea and vomitingSometimes arthralgias and rashJaundice or yellowing of the skinFever which may be absent or mild
10 Hepatitis B – Modes of Transmission Hepatitis B can be transmitted in three ways:Sexual transmissionEither homosexual or heterosexualParenteralSuch as an injury with needles and sharpsPerinatal- Virus can be transmitted from a mother to her infant during pregnancy
11 Hepatitis B – Vaccine Available A safe and effective vaccine against Hepatitis B isavailable to all “potentially at risk” University individuals.Contact Risk Management and Safety at , if you think you may be at risk and need the vaccination.
12 Hepatitis C Virus Most common chronic bloodborne infection in U.S. 3.9 million Americans (1.8%) have current or past infection with HCV40% of chronic liver disease HCV-related, leading to 8-10,000 deaths annuallyHCV-associated end-stage liver disease most common indication for liver transplants in U.S. adults
13 HIV – Symptoms “Within several weeks to several months after infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), manypeople develop an acute self-limiting mononucleosis-likeillness lasting for a week or two.Infected people may then be free of clinical signs forMany months to years before clinical manifestations,Including opportunistic infections and constitutional andneurological symptoms appear”.American Public Health Association Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus, Benenson, AS, ed, Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, Washington, 1995.
14 HIV – Modes of Transmission Blood Contacts – needlesticks and exposure of skin and mucous membranesSexual Contact – exchange of vaginal secretions and semenMother to Infant – transmission can occur throughout the perinatal period – during pregnancy, at delivery & through breastfeedingAlthough other modes of transmission (i.e., mosquitoes and kissing) have been suggested, none have been substantiated as distinctly different as those mentioned above.
15 HIV – No Vaccine Available Research continues toward the development of an “AIDS” vaccine.There is no vaccine available for the prevention of HIV infection.
16 Additional OPIM in Research Examples of agents frequently assigned to BSL-2:Bloodborne Pathogens as defined above (except in strict HIV or HBV research, which requires higher containment)Other Potentially Infectious [Human] Material (OPIM):Human body fluids/particularly when visibly contaminated with bloodHuman primary cultures and established cell lines.Herpes, EBV, Hepatitis C virusesListeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp.Toxoplasma spp., Brugia spp., Plasmodium spp.Non-Human Primate cell lines, primary cells, body fluids or tissues.
17 Cell line CulturesThere is a clarification in the OSHA documentation* about established cell line cultures:If they are capable of propagating viruses, they are considered OPIM under the law unless:They have been tested, shown to be free of human pathogens and documented as such by the institution.They should be manipulated at BSL-2. (Cell lines, to protect the culture are already usually manipulated in biosafety cabinets. To achieve BSL-2, add the operator-protective aspects of BSL-2 containment.)ATCC BSL classifications and the fact that human (or non-human primate) cell lines come from ATCC does not assure that the cell lines have been tested and are free of pathogens. See* See the OSHA letter of interpretation at: . See the double asterisk at the bottom of the letter.
18 Personal Protective Equipment How do I choose appropriate protective equipment?First, determine the potential for contact with blood andother potentially infectious materials or OPIM. Then select the items that will prevent your skin, mucous membranes, and clothing from becoming contaminated.Risk Management and Safety is available for consultation ( )
19 How to Remove Gloves (1) Grasp outside edge near wrist Peel away from hand, turning glove inside-outHold in opposite gloved handUsing one gloved hand, grasp the outside of the opposite glove near the wrist. Pull and peel the glove away from the hand. The glove should now be turned inside-out, with the contaminated side now on the inside. Hold the removed glove in the opposite gloved hand.
20 How to Remove Gloves (2)Slide ungloved finger under the wrist of the remaining glovePeel off from inside, creating a bag for both glovesDiscardSlide one or two fingers of the ungloved hand under the wrist of the remaining glove. Peel glove off from the inside, creating a bag for both gloves. Discard in waste container.
21 Hand WashingOne of the best techniques for infection control is using plenty of soap and water when washing your hands!One should lather for about 15 sec and wash between fingers and top of hands as well as the palms.
22 Use Engineering Controls to Reduce Risk of Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures from Needle sticks When feasible , “safety” syringe/needle systems should be used to reduce the risk of a contaminated needle stick exposure (when the needle will pierce human skin or be used with human blood or body fluids) When such contamination risk will not be present, ordinary syringe/needle systems should be used.
23 General InformationEmployees must report any occupational accident, illness, or hazardous exposure to their supervisorContact Risk Management and Safety if you have any questionsContact University Health Services for medical questions (if you are an undergraduate student in a lab class)Contact the Wellness Center if you are faculty, staff or graduate research assistants.
25 Occupational Exposure Reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.
26 Exposure IncidentA specific eye, mouth, or other mucous membrane, non-intact skin or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material that results from the performance of an employee’s duties.
27 Where do I go to be evaluated and treated for a BBP exposure? University Health Service St. Liam’s HallIf you are an undergraduate in a teaching lab.Wellness CenterIf you are faculty, staff, graduate research assistants
28 Post-exposure Evaluation Confidential medical evaluationDocument route of exposureIdentify source individualTest source individuals blood (with individuals consent)Provide results to exposed employee
29 Signs & LabelsThe biohazard symbol is reserved for indicating material with potential infection risks.At ND universal precautions are used – all samples with blood/body fluids are considered infectious.
30 Signs & LabelsRefrigerators, incubators, and freezers containing or contaminated with biohazardous materials require a biohazard symbol and be stored in a secure/restricted area or kept locked at all times.
31 Other IssuesSharps containers must be changed frequently enough so that they never become overfilled.
32 Additional Precautions for Research laboratory personnel Wash hands after handling viable material (even with gloves).No eating, drinking, handling contact lenses, applying cosmetics, food storage, in containment. For contacts, wear goggles.No mouth pipetting. Use mechanical pipettes.Follow safe handling rules for sharps.Be careful to minimize aerosols. For techniques that cause aerosols, e.g., centrifugation, the aerosols are contained in a biological safety cabinet.Decontaminate work surfaces after use and after spills.Disinfect cultures before they go into regulated medical waste.Lab directors provide adequate training, have evidence of staff proficiency and require medical surveillance for staff.
33 Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Research Staff Decontaminate work surfacesReport spills and accidents, Risk Management and Safety ,For emergencies, 911 from campus phone or from cell phoneDisinfectants do not replace standard microbiological practices or good hygiene!
34 Biological Spills/Decontamination While wearing PPE, cover spill with paper towelsSoak towels with disinfectant (10% Bleach is effective)Wait 10 minutesWhile wearing PPE, clean up the spill using paper towelsNotify Risk Managementif you need assistanceWipe spill area with disinfectantDispose of all clean-up materials as biological waste (red bag)
35 Shipping Specimens & Infectious Agents Infectious agents and other biological specimens sent from Notre Dame must be labeled and packaged according to DOT regulations.These regulations also require specific training. Contact Risk Management and Safety AT LEAST 72 hours prior to desired ship date to arrange for shipping.
36 University Recordkeeping OSHA Requires the following records to be maintained by employers Medical records include:Hepatitis B vaccination statusPost-exposure evaluation and follow-up resultsTraining records include:Training datesContents of the trainingSignature of trainer and traineeAll trainees are given training certification cards upon completion of in class training.After completing online refreshers, trainees are instructed to print out confirmation. TRAINEES are responsible to maintain their training records.
37 Bloodborne Pathogen Training ConclusionYou are at risk for occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.The University Exposure Control Plan outlines the steps necessary to reduce infection risk. It can be found at:When accidents occur, prompt medical attention is necessary. The CDC recommends treatment within 2 hours.Prevention is the key.
38 Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Research Staff You have now completed your annual Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher training.Click on the following link to acknowledge your completion:BBP Training AcknowledgementTHANK YOU!
Your consent to our cookies if you continue to use this website.