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This chapter discusses how healthcare personnel (HCP) are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It examines the risk factors for transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV from needlesticks and injuries from sharp objects. It also mentions percutaneous exposures as the most common mechanism for transmission of bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings. The chapter investigates data from several surveillance systems that reported injuries that occur in medical floors, operating rooms, and intensive care units. It discusses the prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission through exposure prevention, which requires a diversified approach to the occupational health and safety hierarchy of controls. |
