Course Outline
I. Let’s start with Universal /Standard Precautions and OSHA’s Final Rule
A. Background
B. Exactly what are the Bloodborne Pathogens?
C. Current definition of Standard Precaution
D. What are the requirements of Standard Precautions?
1. Hand washing
2. Personal Protective Equipment/Attire
3. Engineering and work practice controls
4. Education
5. Housekeeping/waste disposal/laundry
6. Hepatitis B vaccine
7. Employee exposure protocol
8. Records and written plans
II. And then we need to review the most recent Isolation Recommendations
A. Background
B. Precautions Categories
1. Tier I - Standard Precautions
2. Tier II - Transmission Based Precautions
3. Isolation Categories
a. Contact Precautions
b. Airborne Precautions
c. Droplet Precautions
d. Combination of Isolation Precautions
4. Multi-drug Resistant organisms
5. Empiric, Temporary precautions
III. What are The Important Facts That Healthcare Workers Need To Know About Tuberculosis?
A. Background
B. Tuberculosis
C. Prevention of transmission of TB
D. Healthcare worker safety
E. TB Education
IV. Conclusion
