Contact between mucous membranes & infected bodily fluids
How are BBPs spread?
Bloodborne Pathogens
By receiving cuts from working accident scenes, rescues and other activities where the open skin is exposed to contaminated blood.
Any contact between open skin and infected bodily fluids
From mothers to their babies (Umbilical blood or breast milk)
Sharing Needles
Sexual Contact, especially unprotected sex
Puncture wounds from contaminated needles, broken glass, or any other sharps
Transfusions with contaminated blood
Blood supplies are screened for a variety of potential problems and is much safer than in past years. In 2006, the risk of contracting Hepatitis B was 1 in 250,000 units and HIV or Hepatitis C was 1 per 2 million units transferred.
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Using the same rubber gloves on 2 different patients
Emergency/Hospital workers bringing contaminated items home!
