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How to Clean Up Bloodborne Pathogens A Methodical Guide to Safety and Compliance
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It’s estimated that approximately three million exposures to bloodborne pathogens, or BBPs, occur annually, largely in healthcare settings and from accidental punctures. • The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, or OSHA, defines BBPs as “infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans.” As such, it should come as no surprise that it’s absolutely critical to properly handle and clean up bodily fluid spills to prevent the possible spread of any BBPs or OPIMs. • OPIMs, which stands for other potentially infectious materials, is a broader term used to encompass other potentially infectious bodily fluids, such as vomit or diarrhea, that are also common outside of the healthcare industry. • While we’ll continue to use the term BBP for this video, understand that what we’re saying applies to OPIMs all the same. • OSHA has a set of standards and regulations for handling BBPs and OPIMs. To stay compliant with the OSHA standards, business professionals are required to undergo annual training. • This video provides a detailed walkthrough of cleanup procedures, highlighting the use of proper disinfectants and personal protective equipment, or PPE, to prioritize safety and compliance. • While the BBP cleanup protocol may vary slightly from facility to facility, it should always be centered around these seven steps: cleanup prep, initial cleanup, deep clean, disposal and disinfection, PPE removal, waste management, and record and report. • The first step is to gather supplies and prioritize personal safety. • best. • Step two is to commence the cleanup process. • Step three is to perform a deep clean and disinfection. • Step four is to dispose of the bodily fluid spill material safely. • Step five is to remove PPE safely. • Step six revolves around waste management. • Step seven is to record and report the incident. • Cleaning Vs Disinfecting: https://www.imperialdade.com/blog/cle... • Bloodborne Pathogens Training: https://www.imperialdade.com/cleaning... • Use the Time Codes Below to Skip To the Part of the Video that Interests You: • 00:00 How to Clean Up Bloodborne Pathogens: A Methodical Guide to Safety and Compliance • 02:25 Step 1: Collect and Apply PPE • 04:17 Step 2: Prepare Area • 5:00 Step 3: Clean and Disinfect • 06:17 Step 4: Dispose of OPIMs • 6:58 Step 5: Safely Remove PPE • 7:50 Step 6: Waste Management Procedures • 8:24 Step 7: Record and Report the Incident
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