OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (VOCAB)

Vocabulary flashcards covering OSHA, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, precautions, and key infection control concepts.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; regulatory enforcement agency for employee health and safety with authority over all industries.

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

OSHA standard (revised 2001) to clarify protections; requires exposure control plan, PPE, training, immunization options, and post-exposure follow-up.

Standard Precautions

Tier 1 baseline precautions used for all patients to minimize risk of transmission.

Transmission-Based Precautions (TBP)

Additional precautions layered on Standard Precautions based on the suspected or known pathogen; includes Airborne, Droplet, and Contact precautions.

Exposure Control Plan

Written plan accessible to employees outlining how to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Equipment provided by the employer at no charge; used to protect employees and must be worn as trained.

Immunization for HPV

Immunization against human papillomavirus offered free of charge.

Post-Exposure Follow-Up

Free follow-up actions after potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Training for Safety

Education and safety training provided annually; additional trainings for specific policies (e.g., HIV, HBV).

Biohazard Material Identification

Proper identification of biohazard materials to prevent exposure or cross-contamination.

Cleaning Schedule

Written schedule for cleaning activities, including procedures for blood cleaning.

Exposure Records

Maintained records documenting exposure incidents and related actions.

Isolation

Separation of infection source from hosts; involves special ventilation and controlled environment to reduce spread.

Airborne Precautions

Precautions for pathogens transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei; rooms with special ventilation and typically negative pressure.

Droplet Precautions

Precautions for pathogens transmitted by large droplets; includes masks and hand hygiene.

Contact Precautions

Precautions for diseases spread by direct or indirect contact; includes dedicated equipment and barriers.

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; an epidemiologically important pathogen addressed by TBP.

VRE

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus; an epidemiologically important pathogen addressed by TBP.

Isolation Room Airflow (Negative/Positive Pressure)

Negative pressure rooms pull air in and exhaust to prevent contamination; positive pressure rooms push air out, used for certain immunocompromised patients.