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Communicable Disease   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Infectious diseases (also known as communicable diseases) are caused by micro-organisms that are able to invade and reproduce in the human body, and then cause harmful effects. Meningococcal disease continues to be an important cause of death and disability in London, as elsewhere in England and Wales. Diseases where transmission of infection is associated almost solely with sexual contact include the bacterial infections gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis. www.lho.org.uk /HIL/Disease_Groups/CommunicableDisease.htm   (3502 words)

Encyclopedia: Bloodborne disease A blood-borne disease is one that can be spread by contamination by blood. Diseases that are not usually transmitted directly by blood contact, but rather by insect or other vector, are more usefully classified as vector-borne disease, even though the causative agent can be found in blood. Needle exchanges are an attempt to reduce the spread of blood-borne diseases in intravenous drug users. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bloodborne-disease   (208 words)

Guidelines For The Prevention Of Bloodborne Pathogen Disease Transmission During Student Activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The "Guidelines for the Prevention of Bloodborne Infectious Diseases During Student Activities"; were developed for use by school corporations as they develop a policy on the use of universal precautions during student athletic, extracurricular, or recreational activities. Bloodborne pathogens, such as HBV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV, are serious infectious agents which are present in blood as well as other body fluids such as semen and vaginal secretions of infected individuals. Although bloodborne pathogens have not been shown to be transmitted by contact with saliva; towels, cups, and water bottles should not be shared. www.in.gov /isdh/regsvcs/saneng/environmental_health/schools/bloodborne_pathogens.htm   (1619 words)

Online Catalog Bloodborne diseases are a serious concern in the United States. Because of the increasing problems with these diseases, in 1991 OSHA passed a Bloodborne Pathogens regulation. The Videotape includes information on the contents of the standard, epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases, modes by which bloodborne disease is transmitted, the exposure control plan, recognition of exposure situations, practices to prevent exposure, HBV vaccination, emergency procedures, signs and labels, selection and use of personal protective equipment, and more. www.dawginc.com /index.asp?ACTION=EXPANDED&NUMBER=748&CODE=CODEX   (260 words)

Exposure Control Plan - Blood and Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines Bloodborne Pathogens: Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Since medical history and examination cannot reliably identify all patients infected with HIV or other bloodborne pathogens, blood and body-fluid precautions should be consistently used for ALL patients. The method of disposal of infective waste is determined by the relative risk of disease transmission and application of local regulations. www.3gsoftwarellc.com /HCMH/Exposure_Control_Plan.htm   (6124 words)

WSI: Safety - Video Category: Bloodborne Pathogens / First Aid Bloodborne pathogen guidelines for all types of industry. Law enforcement personnel face dangers every day - the transmission of bloodborne diseases doesn't have to be one of them. Review bloodborne diseases, your risk of exposure on the job, and the simple measures you can take to protect yourself against exposure. www.workforcesafety.com /safety/vbloodborne.asp   (396 words)

trngtest BloodBorne Pathogens (BBP) refer to a variety of diseases transmitted through exposure to blood or other bodily fluids including saliva, mucous, and vomit. The purpose of the standard is to limit exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials since any exposure could result in transmission of bloodborne pathogens which could lead to disease or death. Hepatitis is a liver disease that is often transmitted through breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. www.cfht.hawaii.edu /~warren/safety/bloodbornepathogens.htm   (730 words)

Enzi Bill Promotes Healthcare Worker Safety This was a laudable step in the fight against worker infection, and its implementation brought a reduction in the risk of contracting a bloodborne disease in the workplace. The success of this measure, however, was limited by the effectiveness of the safety technology available at the time, and occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens from accidental sharps injuries has continued to be a problem. Fortunately, since the publication of the bloodborne pathogens standard there has been a substantial increase in the number and assortment of new medical devices, such as needless systems and retractable needles, that protect against needlesticks. lautenberg.senate.gov /%7Eenzi/hlthcare.htm   (791 words)

Bloodborne Disease Transmission - Groupbuycorp Consumer Education Topics Dental professionals are concerned about the possibility of disease transmission and are making several visible changes in the way dental services are provided. Hepatitis B (HBV) and C viruses (HCV) and HIV are important bloodborne diseases. However, the most important way to prevent bloodborne disease transmission is through safe handling of sharp instruments, use of barrier protection, and following disinfection and sterilization practices. www.groupbuycorp.com /education/bloodborne_disease_transmission   (3915 words)

Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures Bloodborne pathogens may be present in blood, semen, saliva, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood, and any unidentifiable body fluid. Bloodborne pathogens can enter the body and cause infection by an accidental injury with a sharp object contaminated with infectious materials such as needles, glass, or anything which can pierce, puncture, or cut skin. Bloodborne Pathogen training records are to be maintained for three years after training and bloodborne pathogen exposure incident records will be maintained for thirty years after termination of employment. www.tarleton.edu /~safety/bloodpat.htm   (895 words)

Online Catalog MARCOM's Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Game Compliance Kit Package has been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard's (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) training requirements. The Package includes information on the contents of the standard, epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases, modes by which bloodborne disease is transmitted, the exposure control plan, recognition of exposure situations, practices to prevent exposure, HBV vaccination, emergency procedures, signs and labels, selection and use of personal protective equipment, and more. The objective of MARCOM's Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Game Compliance Kit Package is to involve employees in the process of understanding bloodborne diseases, and to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard's (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) training requirements. www.dawginc.com /index.asp?ACTION=EXPANDED&NUMBER=983&CODE=CODEX   (369 words)

NursingWorld | Reading Room: Position Statement: Equipment/Safety Procedures to Prevent Transmission of Bloodborne ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) In order to reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, ANA supports the consistent and strict use of universal precautions; the availability of proven safety measures; the standardization of methods to assure equipment is safe; and the continued evaluation and modification of work practices to assure optimum safety in the workplace. ANA continues to carefully monitor the activities of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the area of safety procedures to prevent bloodborne diseases. OSHA is finalizing its rule for "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens," to be published in late 1991. www.ana.org /readroom/position/blood/blequp.htm   (810 words)

Australia's notifiable diseases status, 1997 - Bloodborne diseases The bloodborne hepatitides, in particular hepatitis C, have had the highest age specific notification rates in the 20 to 40 year age groups, making them a major public health concern in young adults. Incident hepatitis C is not separated from unspecified notifications of the disease in Queensland. The risk of becoming a hepatitis B carrier is almost two-fold higher if the disease is acquired between the ages of 0 to 4 years as compared to 5 to 12 years. pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/10754/20040610/www.cda.gov.au/pubs/cdi/1999/cdi2301/cdi2301b.htm   (952 words)

Bloodborne Pathogen Policies Limits occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, since any exposure could result in transmission of bloodborne pathogens which could lead to disease or death. This is the basic premise for the entire OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens regulation. Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium Tuberculosis bacteria) is not considered a bloodborne pathogen for purposes of this OSHA regulation as it is not transmitted via blood and body fluid contact. www.anest.ufl.edu /bbp/bbp.htm   (1411 words)

[No title] Since the OSHA regulation and CDC guidelines require that all bodies be treated as if harboring an infectious disease, the imposition of an additional embalming fee only in cases where a body is known to be harboring such a disease would violate the ADA. Since such protective gear must be worn when handling any body, in compliance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule and Universal Precautions, an additional fee for protective gear may not be imposed for handling or preparing a body known to be harboring an infectious disease. Again, both the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule and Universal Precautions require that all bodies be treated as if harboring an infectious disease and that appropriate protective gear be utilized when handling or preparing all human remains. www.usdoj.gov /crt/foia/cltr131.txt   (685 words)

ADA.org: Bloodborne Pathogens This policy statement, addressing bloodborne pathogens, infection control and the practice of dentistry, will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be modified as scientific knowledge of bloodborne pathogen transmission and prevention in heath care settings evolves. Insurance Coverage: If a dentist infected with a bloodborne pathogen discontinues the practice of dentistry because of a legal requirement to disclose his/her bloodborne pathogen status to patients, the Association believes the dentist to be totally disabled with respect to the practice of dentistry. The oral health aspects of bloodborne disease/infection and issues related to the practice of dentistry should be included in national policies. www.ada.org /prof/resources/positions/statements/blood.asp   (2022 words)

Sticking point: Eliminate sharps injuries Even though chances of acquiring an infectious disease from a sharps injury are slim, we can't say that the risk is zero. Thus, when a patient involved in a staff member's sharps injury does give his or her consent to be evaluated, then the staff member's exposure to a bloodborne disease and the need for prophylaxis can be determined, avoiding both anxiety and long-term testing unless, of course, the patient results are positive for a bloodborne disease. According to the regulations, the patient involved in the exposure of an employee (referred to by the agency as the source individual), should be asked to be evaluated (with their consent) for their bloodborne disease status, so the proper treatment/evaluation can be given to the exposed employee as well. www.dentalproducts.net /xml/display.asp?file=1440   (1233 words)

Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) (1) Numerous workers who are occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens have contracted fatal and other serious viruses and diseases, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in their workplace. (8) In March 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that, depending on the type of device used and the procedure involved, 62 to 88 percent of sharps injuries can potentially be prevented by the use of safer medical devices. The requirement for such sharps injury log shall not apply to any employer who is not required to maintain a log of occupational injuries and illnesses under 29 CFR 1904 and the sharps injury log shall be maintained for the period required by 29 CFR 1904.6. www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /internet/epinet/billtext.cfm   (1051 words)

What is a bloodborne disease?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur through many mechanisms: needle sticks, being splashed with blood or body fluids on the mucous membranes (the mouth, eyes, and nose), even in some cases human bites (although the risk of transmission via human bites is extremely low). If you are exposed to a bloodborne pathogen or think you have been exposed, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Early follow-up helps to clarify your risks of developing disease, improves your physician’s ability to treat you, and helps in any subsequent decisions regarding compensation. www.iaff.org /safe/content/infdis/What_is_a_bloodborne_disease.htm   (167 words)

Bloodborne Pathogen Training Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease when transmitted from an infected individual to another individual through blood and certain body fluids. Bloodborne Pathogens can be transmitted when blood or body fluid from an infected person enters another person's body via needle-sticks, human bites, cuts, abrasions, or through mucous membranes. You cannot tell if a person is infected with a bloodborne disease by their appearance. www.gainesvilleisd.com /GAdmin/pathogentraining.htm   (964 words)

Osha Bloodborne Pathogens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) 1) " Osha" -- As to Osha Bloodborne Pathogens 2) " Bloodborne" -- As to Osha Bloodborne Pathogens 3) " Pathogens" -- As to Osha Bloodborne Pathogens www.moviewavspage.com /sand/25358-osha-bloodborne-pathogens.html   (667 words)

Division of Research Safety       Bloodborne pathogens are micro­organisms (e.g., viruses or bacteria) that are present in human blood and that may cause disease in humans. U.S. work­ers acquiring a bloodborne disease such as AIDS or hepatitis B while doing their jobs required special attention. Many people that are infected with bloodborne pathogens don’t even know that they have an infection. www.ehs.uiuc.edu /~bss/fact/exposuremain.htm   (1290 words)

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation - Safety And Hygiene First Aid Video Covers how bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted in workplace, symptoms of infection, proper procedures to prevent exposure, and what to do if exposure occurs. Covers how bloodborne diseases are and are not transmitted, how to prevent exposure and what to do if exposure occurs. Gives school bus drivers introduction to bloodborne pathogens, including how they are spread and how to reduce risk of infection through personal protective equipment, decontamination and personal hygiene. dolphin.bwc.state.oh.us /employer/programs/safety/SHVidFirstaid.asp   (1620 words)

Niagara College :: Full Time Course Calendar :: BIOL1103 :: Microbiology and Infection Control   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Successful prevention of disease spread and proper management of hazardous materials require the interaction of the entire dental team. The material covers basic concepts in microbiology with an introduction to bacteria and viruses, how infectious diseases develop, including oral microbial diseases and bloodborne disease agents and finally, a section on emerging diseases. Specific infection control procedures for the dental office are presented in detail, including the use of aseptic agents, protective barriers, processing contaminated instruments, surface asepsis,aseptic technique, laboratory and radiographic asepsis and waste management. www.niagaracollege.org /courses/BIOL1103.htm   (260 words)

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The Hepatitis B vaccine is available to employees after they have received appropriate bloodborne pathogen training and within ten working days of their initial work assignment. A confidential post exposure medical evaluation and follow-up will be conducted for any inmate who has had a reported exposure incident or will be made available to any employee who has sustained an exposure in accordance with SOP 14-125.1. Probation and parole district employees who sustain a bloodborne pathogen exposure will immediately report the exposure incident to their supervisor and the CHSA assigned to their district. www.doc.state.ok.us /Offtech/op140125.htm   (4587 words)

Guide for Sanitary Operations of Tattoo And Body Piercing Facilities in Indiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Yearly training on bloodborne pathogen disease transmission for tattoo artist, body piercers, and anyone who has contact with blood at the facility is a requirement of this rule. Some examples of who may provide the training are a professional association, persons familiar with bloodborne pathogen disease transmission and the requirements of the laws that apply, and the American Red Cross or other health care professional group. Other sources of information about bloodborne pathogens and preventing disease transmission are professional associations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov), and the Indiana State Department of Health (http://www.in.gov/isdh or 317/233-7825). www.state.in.us /isdh/publications/tattoo/a.htm   (1548 words)

Disease Concernment and Tattoos I am sure you have heard about this or even how some states have banned tattooing because tattoo artists are supposedly putting our population at risk for the spread of dangerous bloodborne diseases. Many tattoo artist belong to A.P.T.(Alliance of Professional Tattooists), A.P.T. is a nonprofit educational organization that was founded in 1992 to address the health and safety issues facing the tattoo industry and holds seminars all over the country educating tattoo artists. This protects both you and the artist from any bloodborne pathogens that may be present. tattoopage.tripod.com /disease.html   (574 words)

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