An easily transmitted bloodborne pathogen that attacks your liver and is 20% more likely to affect healthcare workers than the regular population.

empty bags from blood products, blood product tubing

Tears, vomit, urine, saliva, stool, sweat, sputum, nasal secretions

Handwashing - the best defense against transmission of infections

You must remove these if torn and they NEVER take the place of handwashing

A fragile bloodborne pathogen that can only live for a short time outside of the body, it attacks your immune system.

ventilator tubing, foley bags, suction catheters, breastmilk, used bandaids

Human derived medications

It's what you DO in your practice to prevent exposure

There are multiple sizes and you must wear the size that covers your back and is able to tie

A bloodborne pathogen that you can safely be vaccinated against

protected sharps, guidewires, ampules, scalpels

Semen, vaginal secretions, amniotic fluid, wound drainage

Includes not putting on lip balm or makeup at the bedside or playing with your contact lenses in the work area

You must wear these four items if you are anticipating splashes or any type of spray

A bloodborne pathogen that causes chronic liver disease and often remains latent for many years; there is no vaccine available.

contaminated scissors, glass specimen tubes, staples

Saliva during dental procedures or breastmilk if given to the wrong child

Sharps Containers, specimen containers, needless systems, biohazard bags

You must have a respirator fit test how often

This bloodborne pathogen can live on surfaces for up to 7 days.

non-sharp waste that you are not sure about

CSF, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid

Considered by OSHA to be the most important control

You must post these in a highly visible place when your patient is on any type of isolation