Pro Bloodborne

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It's important that we talk about infection control,

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in particular how it effects the healthcare professional.

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To avoid the spread of bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases,

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healthcare professionals have an ethical and professional responsibility

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to adhere to scientifically accepted or evidence based practices and principles of infection control,

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and to monitor the performance of those for whom the professional is responsible.

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Multiple organizations publish best practices for infection control.

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Some states, such as New York, include a legal responsibility to adhere to infection control practices.

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Nosocomial infections are those that originate, or occur, in a hospital or hospital like setting.

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In American hospitals alone, healthcare associated infections account for an estimated 1.7 million infections,

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and 99 thousand associated deaths each year.

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Some of the common nosocomial infections are urinary tract infections, respiratory pneumonia,

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surgical site wound infections, bacteremia, gastrointestinal, and skin infections.

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Now according to the CDC, Centers for Disease Control, the most common pathogens that cause nosocomial infections are:

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Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and E. coli.

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MRSA, the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus,

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is a strain of staph that's resistant to the broad spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it.

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MRSA can be fatal.

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the pathogens that are highly resistant to antibiotics,

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and because antibiotics are usually non-effective,

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it can lead to more serious infections, like septicemia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia,

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chronic lung infections, endocarditis, dermatitis, and osteochondritis.

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E. coli, typically causes severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.

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Some E. coli strains can be life threatening.

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Exposure prevention is the primary strategy for reducing occupational exposure.