Bloodborne Pathogens

Want to enrich your understanding of bloodborne pathogens and their implications in the healthcare sector? Our comprehensive quiz dives into the crucial aspects of bloodborne pathogens, ranging from…

Do you work in a hospital, clinic, lab, or another setting where you may come in contact with bodily fluids? If so, you’re at risk of being exposed to bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens can…

How to Dispose and Clean up Bloodborne Pathogens If you're a healthcare worker or medical facility manager, you're probably familiar with the complexities and crucial nature of medical waste…

Are Standard and Universal Precautions the Same? Not quite. While some may interchange these terms, OSHA has delineated the different regulations for items that fall under these three categories:…

Are you at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace? Approximately 5.6 million employees are at risk of bloodborne pathogens (BBP) exposure. Employees who encounter…

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  There are currently at least 10,000 diseases that affect people around the world. Some of these are minor and easy to treat while others can be life threatening. Thankfully, medical professionals…

The 2021 Ebola outbreaks remind us that education is essential when it comes to staying safe. The bloodborne pathogens associated with the Ebola virus are responsible for killing thousands of people…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 5.6 million workers in healthcare are exposed to bloodborne pathogens every year. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is…