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hazard identification, assessment and control as it relates to potential exposure to human blood, blood products and bodily fluids (including tissue) in the workplace. It should be used in conjunction with the Occupational Health and Safety Standard for Biological Safety. 2. SCOPE
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Jun 3, 2022 · In the workplace, blood and body fluids are a major risk factor for the transmission of various blood-borne infections to healthcare workers such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus, the three leading causes of occupationally related blood-borne infections among HCWs . However, this study found that the last year's prevalence of occupational exposure to ...
- 10.1155/2022/5732046
- 2022
- Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Or Substances
- Exposures and Infection Control Protocols
- Exposures – Immediate Action
- Post-Exposure Management of The Source Individual
- Management of The Exposed Person
- Summary: Management of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Or Substances
The following body fluids pose a risk for bloodborne virus transmission: 1. blood, serum, plasma and all biological fluids visibly contaminated with blood 2. laboratory specimens that contain concentrated virus 3. pleural, amniotic, pericardial, peritoneal, synovial and cerebrospinal fluids 4. uterine/vaginal secretions or semen.
All health services must develop their own infection control protocols for communicable diseases. This includes clear written instructions on the appropriate action to take in the event of an exposure to blood or body fluids/substances, such as needlestick injuries and other blood or body fluid incidents involving either patients or healthcare work...
Treatment protocols should include removal of contaminated clothing and thorough washing of the injured area with soap and water. Affected mucous membranes should be flushed with large amounts of water. Eyes should be flushed gently. The exposed person must report any occupational exposures immediately. The exposed person should have a medical eval...
The person whose blood or body fluids are the source of an occupational/non-occupational exposure or other injury should be evaluated for infection with HIV, HBV and HCV. Information available in the medical record or from the source person may suggest or rule out infection with each virus. If the source is known to have HIV infection, then informa...
Immediate care of the exposure site
Contaminated clothing should be removed, and the injured area should be washed well with soap and water (an antiseptic could also be applied). Any affected mucous membranes should be flushed with large amounts of water. If the eyes are contaminated, they should be rinsed gently but thoroughly with water or normal saline, while kept open.
Evaluation of the exposure
The exposed person should be examined to confirm the nature of exposure and counselled about the possibility of transmission of bloodborne disease.
Evaluation and testing of the exposed person
The exposed person should have a medical evaluation, including information about medications they are taking, and underlying medical conditions or circumstances. All exposed people should be assessed to determine the risk of tetanus. Depending on the circumstances of the exposure, the following may need to be considered: 1. tetanus immunoglobulin 2. a course of adsorbed diphtheria tetanus vaccine, adult formulation (Td) vaccine 3. Td booster. The current edition of The Australian immunisation...
Table 1 summarises the management of exposures to blood, body fluids or body substances. Table 1: Management of exposures to blood, body fluids or body substances.
Mar 9, 2019 · The exposure of HCWs to BBFs during intervention has exposed them to different blood-borne diseases which in turn have had an impact on their health and health care services in many countries, particularly developing countries with limited human resources and poor infrastructure . HCWs at the University of Gondar Hospital have to deal with a high load of patients; this fact combined with the ...
- Jemal Yasin, Roman Fisseha, Feleke Mekonnen, Ketsela Yirdaw
- 2019
4.3. Overview of management of exposure to blood. This section discusses management of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material. The exposure can occur through needle-stick and sharp injuries, and from splashes contaminated with blood or body fluids.
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It is essential to address the potential risks to health and safety in any workplace by completing a general risk assessment. In addition to this and their legal responsibilities under COSHH, employers should also do the following to determine whether specific risk controls against BBV exposure are required: Identify the hazards
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HPS ICT Document Information Grid Purpose: To inform the Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) section on the management of blood and body fluid spillages in health and care settings in the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual. Target audience:All NHS staff involved in the prevention and control of infection in NHS Scotland.
