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Blood borne disease |
Hepatitis B - liver damage no cure but vaccine to prevent but it’s world wide shortage Hepatitis c - liver damage - cure but can be infected again HIV |
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How it’s transmitted |
Blood to blood Blood to mucous membrane |
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How would member of be infected |
Need injury with contaminated blood Bites from prisoner who is infected Contact with blood or body fluid to the mucous membrane of eye or mouth Contact with blood or body fluid on non intact skin Fights Sex with prisoners Tattooing equipment Pins or needles concealed on clothing |
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Increased risk |
Deep wound A weapon causing injury has visible blood A source who has advanced HIV |
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Reduce the risk of infection |
Be immunised for hep b Following safe systems of work when you deal with blood or body fluid Knowing what to do when you are exposed to blood or body fluid where there is a risk you may have been infected Do not put your hand s where you can’t see Use appropriate PPE such as gloves when you deal with blood or body fluid |
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When you see an needle |
Use appropriate PPE equipment including gloves Use tweezers to pick up an item Make sure when you pick up a needle, sharp edge is pointed away from you Place it sharp bin, if it’s not available place it in hard box If it’s possible bring the sharp bin closer to where the needle was found |
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Possible exposure |
Contact health care Do not suck wound Encourage to bleed by placing pressure Wash the wound with soap and hot running water Do not scrub the wound Follow local procedure to deal with these situations Report injury in accident book |
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Small spillage |
Isolate the area, keep everyone not involved away Get permission to clean as it may be a scene of crime Look for any sharp objects Find out what caused the incident Use appropriate PPE before entering the area Use bio- hazard kit to disinfect the area |
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Air borne disease |
TB - lungs
Clinical staff Staff giving mouth to mouth resuscitation Prolonged care Staffs handcuffed Staffs on bed watches |
