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REPORT INCIDENT IMMEDIATELY ? Report how, when, where, who, etc. ? Determine and include the source of blood if possible ? Describe events in as much detail as possible ? Submit report to your supervisor immediately 37 POSTEXPOSURE MEDICAL CARE ? If work related, care must be provided by the employer ? Only the victim’s medical records pertaining to the incident may be viewed as part of the followup ? Written report due to the employer from the health professional within 15 days 38 CAUTIONS AND REMINDERS ? Do not attempt to help beyond skill or expertise ? If the victim is conscious, let them control their own blood flow ? Never touch another persons blood or OPIM! 。 inflammation ? Lung disease, anemia increase ? Jaundice, liver problems ? Fever, ae, and joint pain 14 HEPATITIS C VIRUS ? A viral infection of the liver ? Spread by contact with blood (or other potentially infectious materials) of an infected person ? Current risk rate is 1:10,000 15 HEPATITIS C VIRUS ? Once contracted, over 70% cases bee chronic ? Cannot be identified from other forms of hepatitis without testing ? No preventive vaccine available yet 16 SYMPTOMS OF HCV ? Flulike, fatigue, appetite loss ? Colon ulcers amp。 Molds: Meningitis, Asthma, Allergies 6 HOW PATHOGENS ENTER THE BODY ? Ingestion ? Punctures, cuts, abrasions and other and nonintact skin ? Mucous membranes ? Mouth, nose, and eyes ? Sexual contact 7 HEPATITIS A VIRUS