Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure Prevention
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This course focuses on raising awareness of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens in various workplaces, dispelling the misconception that these risks are exclusive to healthcare settings. Participants will learn that exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur in any work environment and be caused by incidents as commonplace as accidents requiring first aid or cleaning tasks. The course emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant, recognizing potential sources of infection, and implementing preventive measures, such as the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to create a safer workplace. Develop an understanding of the pervasive nature of bloodborne pathogen risks, recognizing that exposure can happen in any workplace and is not exclusive to the healthcare industry. Gain knowledge about the importance of awareness in preventing bloodborne pathogen exposure, including staying alert to potential sources of infection and recognizing the need for preventive measures. Learn the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a crucial step in preventing bloodborne pathogen infections, understanding the appropriate selection based on the task and expected exposure.
Course Objectives:
Develop an understanding of the pervasive nature of bloodborne pathogen risks, recognizing that exposure can happen in any workplace and is not exclusive to the healthcare industry.;Gain knowledge about the importance of awareness in preventing bloodborne pathogen exposure, including staying alert to potential sources of infection and recognizing the need for preventive measures.;Describe the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a crucial step in preventing bloodborne pathogen infections, understanding the appropriate selection based on the task and expected exposure.;;
Duration: 9 min.
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Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure Prevention
This course focuses on raising awareness of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens in various workplaces, dispelling the misconception that these risks are exclusive to healthcare settings. Participants will learn that exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur in any work environment and be caused by incidents as commonplace as accidents requiring first aid or cleaning tasks. The course emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant, recognizing potential sources of infection, and implementing preventive measures, such as the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to create a safer workplace. Develop an understanding of the pervasive nature of bloodborne pathogen risks, recognizing that exposure can happen in any workplace and is not exclusive to the healthcare industry. Gain knowledge about the importance of awareness in preventing bloodborne pathogen exposure, including staying alert to potential sources of infection and recognizing the need for preventive measures. Learn the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a crucial step in preventing bloodborne pathogen infections, understanding the appropriate selection based on the task and expected exposure.
Course Objectives:
Develop an understanding of the pervasive nature of bloodborne pathogen risks, recognizing that exposure can happen in any workplace and is not exclusive to the healthcare industry.;Gain knowledge about the importance of awareness in preventing bloodborne pathogen exposure, including staying alert to potential sources of infection and recognizing the need for preventive measures.;Describe the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a crucial step in preventing bloodborne pathogen infections, understanding the appropriate selection based on the task and expected exposure.;;
Duration: 9 min.