Bloodborne Pathogens Training: OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

LEARNING OUTCOME AND OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this continuing education course, you will have the knowledge to comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and CDC directives regarding risks and precautions associated with exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:

•  State the OSHA definition for blood and other potentially infectious materials.

•  Summarize the employer requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

•  Describe the chain of infection as it applies to bloodborne diseases.

•  Identify bloodborne diseases of concern to healthcare providers in the United States.

•  Discuss how Standard Precautions protect against bloodborne pathogens.

•  Discuss types of personal protective equipment, work practices, and engineering controls that reduce risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

•  Summarize employer and employee actions to be taken in case of an occupational exposure to a bloodborne pathogen.