Title: Explain bloodborne pathogens and the exposure-control plan in the healthcare facility.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician I > Section: Understanding Principles of Asepsis

Explanation should include the roles of the following in the control of bloodborne pathogens:

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations/guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulations/guidelines
- Facility-specific policies
- PPE
- Regulations for hand washing and the proper disposal methods for sharps
- Types of information required in exposure-control plans
- Importance of both staff and patient protection from bloodborne pathogens

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are bloodborne pathogens?
- What precautions and control measures can help reduce the spread of common pathogens?
- What are the roles of OSHA and the CDC in bloodborne pathogen exposure control?