Universal Precautions/ Blood Bourne Pathogens

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Universal Precautions/Blood Bourne Pathogens

• Required Annual Training
• Poem by Jacki ODonnell, RN

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Tis the day before school startsand its time
once again,to tell you the story ofBlood Bourne
Pathogens.
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For OSHA does mandatethat we meet here each
yearand review, once againwhat you all need to
hear.
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There are strong virusesthat are too small to
seethat cause Hepatitisor AIDS-HIV.
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They live in the bloodstreamof Whom? We cant
tell.For those who are infectedmay look
perfectly well!
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The germs in their bloodstreammay only be
spreadthrough sexual contactor if someone has
bled.
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Cant get them from kissingor giving a hugor
face-to-face contact or sharing a mug.
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A portal of entry,a break in the skin,or
exposed mucous membranescan let these germs in.
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But if theres exposureand blood interflowswill
you get infected?Well, nobody knows.
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The Hepatitis virusis virile, you see,with a
vaccine for B-typebut no cure for Hep-C
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HIV is the weakerbut a cause for concernfor as
of now, it is fatal,though theres much more to
learn.
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And in the school settingtheres a risk of a
bleedfrom a fight or an injury.So what do you
need?
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UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONSwhich means you must view
all body fluidsas harmful to you.
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To avoid ALL exposurewith ANYONES blood,a good
way to do thisby wearing your gloves!
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Keep a pair in your pocket,your briefcase, your
purse.Where do you get them?From your friendly
School Nurse!
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Wear them when bloods presentto protect your
hands skinfrom any pathogensand to not let
germs in.
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Remove the gloves carefullydo not snap them
off,for the latex inside themmay cause some to
cough.
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First one, then the otherremoved inside
out,then thrown in the garbageso the blood
cant drip out.
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Then go wash your handsfifteen seconds or
morewith soap and warm waterand be reasonably
sure.
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that you are protectedand out of harms
way.With UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONSyou too can say
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go on Hepatitis!Pass by HIV!For I am
protected-you cant infect me!
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And so thats my messagewe end it right here.Go
forth and be safe now,and Ill see you next year.
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Question? Concerns?Contact your CES school
nurse770-887-7749 (040417)
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