Importance of Universal Precautions in Schools

 
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
IN THE SCHOOL SETTING
 
Sources:
www.osha
www.cdc
 
What are Universal Precautions?
 
Practices of infection control to protect
employees from exposure to blood and other
potentially infectious material.
Simple precautions that decrease the risk of
spread of infection from one to another.
All body fluids and all people are considered
potentially infectious.
 
Why Use Universal Precautions?
 
Infected people may not look “sick”.
 
Infected people may not know they are
infected.
 
Infected people may not disclose they are
infected.
 
What are body fluids?
 
Blood
Saliva
Tears
Sweat
Vomit
Urine
Feces
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Respiratory secretions
 
Possible Infectious Agents
 
HIV
Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses
Influenza virus
Meningococcal Bacteria
Mononucleosis
Salmonella Bacteria
Rotavirus
Cytomegalovirus
 
Universal Precautions Include
 
Use protective barriers correctly
Washing hands thoroughly
Cleaning contaminated surfaces
Proper disposal of contaminated material
Custodians are trained and possess the
appropriate materials to clean contaminated
services
 
Use Protective Barriers
 
Protective barriers reduce the risk of exposure
to the skin or mucus membranes to
potentially infectious materials.
 
Protective barriers include: gloves, gowns,
masks, goggles, and covering open wounds
with bandages.
 
When to Wash Hands
 
Before preparing and eating food
Before and after wearing gloves
After sneezing, coughing, blowing nose
After going to the bathroom
After contact with contaminated substances
or surfaces
After an injury (cut, scrape)
 
How to Wash Hands
 
Use soap and warm water
Wash with soap for 15-30 seconds
Do not forget between fingers, back of hands,
and under nails
Rinse well
Use paper towel to dry
Turn off faucet with paper towel
Discard paper towel
 
What About Hand Sanitizer
 
Alcohol-based gel may be used if hands are
not visibly dirty.
 
Must allow 10-15 seconds of contact between
gel and hands.
 
Wear Gloves
 
When handling contaminated substances or
surfaces
 
When cleaning contaminated substances or
surfaces
 
When anticipating contact with contaminated
substance or surfaces
 
Summary
 
Treat everyone as being potentially infectious
Treat every body fluid as being potentially
infectious
Always use protective barriers
Always clean contaminated areas
Always wash hands thoroughly
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Universal Precautions are practices that help protect employees and students in schools from exposure to potentially infectious materials like blood. By using protective barriers, washing hands thoroughly, and cleaning contaminated surfaces, the risk of spreading infections is reduced. It's crucial to apply these precautions as infected individuals may not show symptoms. Common body fluids and possible infectious agents are identified, emphasizing the necessity of following Universal Precautions to maintain a safe school environment.


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  1. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS IN THE SCHOOL SETTING IN THE SCHOOL SETTING Sources: www.osha www.cdc

  2. What are Universal Precautions? What are Universal Precautions? Practices of infection control to protect employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material. Simple precautions that decrease the risk of spread of infection from one to another. All body fluids and all people are considered potentially infectious.

  3. Why Use Universal Precautions? Why Use Universal Precautions? Infected people may not look sick . Infected people may not know they are infected. Infected people may not disclose they are infected.

  4. What are body fluids? What are body fluids? Blood Saliva Tears Sweat Vomit Urine Feces Semen Vaginal secretions Respiratory secretions

  5. Possible Infectious Agents Possible Infectious Agents HIV Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses Influenza virus Meningococcal Bacteria Mononucleosis Salmonella Bacteria Rotavirus Cytomegalovirus

  6. Universal Precautions Include Universal Precautions Include Use protective barriers correctly Washing hands thoroughly Cleaning contaminated surfaces Proper disposal of contaminated material Custodians are trained and possess the appropriate materials to clean contaminated services

  7. Use Protective Barriers Use Protective Barriers Protective barriers reduce the risk of exposure to the skin or mucus membranes to potentially infectious materials. Protective barriers include: gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and covering open wounds with bandages.

  8. When to Wash Hands When to Wash Hands Before preparing and eating food Before and after wearing gloves After sneezing, coughing, blowing nose After going to the bathroom After contact with contaminated substances or surfaces After an injury (cut, scrape)

  9. How to Wash Hands How to Wash Hands Use soap and warm water Wash with soap for 15-30 seconds Do not forget between fingers, back of hands, and under nails Rinse well Use paper towel to dry Turn off faucet with paper towel Discard paper towel

  10. What About Hand Sanitizer What About Hand Sanitizer Alcohol-based gel may be used if hands are not visibly dirty. Must allow 10-15 seconds of contact between gel and hands.

  11. Wear Gloves Wear Gloves When handling contaminated substances or surfaces When cleaning contaminated substances or surfaces When anticipating contact with contaminated substance or surfaces

  12. Summary Summary Treat everyone as being potentially infectious Treat every body fluid as being potentially infectious Always use protective barriers Always clean contaminated areas Always wash hands thoroughly

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