Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure and injury prevention is the responsibility of each and every employee. Knowing what is in your organization's ECP, and adhering to it, is a great step forward in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace. This course aligns with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Exposure and injury prevention is the responsibility of each and every employee. Knowing what is in your organization's ECP, and adhering to it, is a great step forward in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace. This course aligns with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
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This program is approved for 0.75 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168862.
California Board of State and Community Corrections
This activity is approved for 0.75 STC credit hours.
Florida Assisted Living - General Training
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.7000 contact hours.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.7500 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2135219
Recognize BBPs and potential BBP hazards.
Describe how to prevent BBP transmission.
Decide what to do during a workplace exposure
Outline:
Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens
Regulations and Standards
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Transmission
Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Exposure Control Plan
Universal Precautions
Engineering Controls
Work Practice Controls
Sharps Safety
PPE
Hazard Communication
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Review
Post-Exposure Actions
Post-Exposure Follow-Up
Medical Consultation and Treatment
Report and Document
Conclusion
Course Contributor
Resource
References
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Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.
Jennifer has more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, with areas of clinical expertise in critical care, emergency care, and home health. She received specialized training in OASIS and telehealth, which has strengthened her knowledge of home health assessment and virtual care delivery.
Jennifer brings a learner-centered approach to her work at Relias, guided by a philosophy inspired by Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing: “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” She is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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