UCPS Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Training for UCPS Employees : 

Bloodborne Pathogens Training for UCPS Employees

Blood exposure puts you at risk : 

Blood exposure puts you at risk Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV

Bloodborne Pathogens are not transmitted by casual contact, a kiss on the cheek, coughing, sneezing, hugging, or from water fountains or food. : 

Bloodborne Pathogens are not transmitted by casual contact, a kiss on the cheek, coughing, sneezing, hugging, or from water fountains or food.

Handwashing is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection : 

Handwashing is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection

Hand sanitizers may be used if your hands are not visibly soiled, or if you do not have another option : 

Hand sanitizers may be used if your hands are not visibly soiled, or if you do not have another option

Sharps Containers are available in the school health room : 

Sharps Containers are available in the school health room

Bandage existing cuts and scrapes before play or participation in sports : 

Bandage existing cuts and scrapes before play or participation in sports

Soiled materials with greater than 30 cc or 1 ounce of blood should be disposed of in a red biohazard bag or double bagged before disposing of in a waste receptacle. : 

Soiled materials with greater than 30 cc or 1 ounce of blood should be disposed of in a red biohazard bag or double bagged before disposing of in a waste receptacle.

Human bites may require blood to be drawn from both the biter and the victim : 

Human bites may require blood to be drawn from both the biter and the victim

Do not use your fingers to remove needles from insulin pens or lancets from auto injectors. : 

Do not use your fingers to remove needles from insulin pens or lancets from auto injectors.

If you are involved in a blood exchange with a student or another staff member, you may be required to go to OccMed : 

If you are involved in a blood exchange with a student or another staff member, you may be required to go to OccMed

High Risk Jobs for Exposure to a BBP : 

High Risk Jobs for Exposure to a BBP School Nurses Athletic Trainers Coaches PE Teachers Custodians Emergency Care Team Diabetes Care Managers Front Office Personnel (those that deliver first aid) Speech Therapists Teachers/Administrators assigned to break up fights Teachers/TAs assigned to perform invasive procedures EC Teachers/ EC assistants EC bus drivers/EC bus assistants Agriculture Teachers Construction Academy Teachers Maintenance Personnel