The discipline that studies the development and diseases of blood, is an essential medical science.

The most frequently requested procedure, a laboratory professional must be familiar with the theory and practice of a wide variety of automated and manual tests performed in the laboratory to provide quality patient care.

White Blood Cells

Red Blood Cells

Platelets

Include provisions for warning labels or other appropriate forms of warning to alert all workers to potential hazards, suitable protective equipment, exposure control procedures, and implementation of training and education programs.

The primary purpose is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for every US worker.

A designated _________ is a critical part of a laboratory safety program.

• In 1991, OSHA mandated that all clinical laboratories must implement a __________ (CHP) and an _______________.

As part of the CHP, a copy of the _________________ (MSDS) must always be readily accessible and available to all employees.

describes hazards, safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Avoiding Transmission of Infectious Diseases

Is the single most important source of HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens in the occupational setting.

is defined as a percutaneous injury, for example, needlestick or cut with a sharp object, or contact by mucous membranes or nonintact skin (especially when the skin is chapped, abraded, or affected with dermatitis), or the contact is prolonged or involves an extensive area with blood, tissues, blood-stained body fluids, body fluids to which standard precautions apply, or concentrated virus.

The most widespread control measure required by OSHA and CLSI is the

__________ issued a federal standard in ____ mandating employers to provide the ___________ to all employees who have or may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infective materials.

contains a comprehensive listing of approved policies, acceptable practices, and precautions including standard precautions.

Are intended to prevent occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens.

Frequent __________ is an important safety precaution. I

Handwashing: Hands should be washed with ____ and _____ (if visibly soiled)

Handwashing: Hands should be washed with _______ and with an _______ based handrub (if hands are not visibly soiled)

If an adequate volume of an alcohol-based handrub is used, it should take __ to __ seconds for hands to dry.

OSHA requires laboratories to have a ______________ program.

_______ for phlebotomy and laboratory work are nonsterile and made of vinyl or latex.

____________ gloves should be available for personnel with sensitivity to the typical glove material.

Should be used if there is a potential for splashing or spraying of blood or certain body fluids.

A color-coded, two–__________ or equivalent system should be used whenever laboratory personnel are working with potentially infectious specimens.

The coat worn in the laboratory must be changed or covered with an __________ coat when leaving the immediate work area.

Decontamination : All work surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at the beginning and end of the shift with a ____ dilution of household bleach S(Table 1.1) or an EPA-registered disinfectant.

Describes a process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects.

Are the most widely used of the chlorine disinfectants

The most prevalent chlorine products in the United States are aqueous solutions of 5.25% to 6.15% sodium hypochlorite, usually called __________.

While wearing gloves, employees should clean and sanitize all work surfaces at the beginning and end of their shift with a ______ dilution of household bleach.

Standard Waste Protocol (PHIL) Types of Wastes: Sharps, Needle Color:

Standard Waste Protocol (PHIL) Types of Wastes: Infectious Wastes Color:

Standard Waste Protocol (PHIL) Types of Wastes: Chemical Wastes Color:

Standard Waste Protocol (PHIL) Types of Wastes: Radioactive Wastes Color:

Standard Waste Protocol (PHIL) Types of Wastes: Non-infectious Wastes, Biodegradeable Waste Color:

Standard Waste Protocol (PHIL) Types of Wastes: Non-infectious Dry Wastes, Non-Biodegradeable Wastes Color:

OSHA

CLSI

DHHS

CAP

The Joint Commision