Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781284232288)

Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Eighth Edition was developed for use as a manual within infection control courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. This text is designed to meet the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements and to teach students and employees how to prepare for potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Eighth Edition includes: Up-to-date information supported by science and consistent with OSHA compliance Skill Drills that offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of critical skills Detailed information on strategies for preventing or reducing exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens, such as HIV, the hepatitis B virus, tuberculosis, and other unusual infectious diseases New content addressing superbugs such as COVID-19 and Ebola Guidance on setting up an exposure control plan ECSI programs are offered in association with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians-two of the most renowned medical organizations in the world. These organizations provide medical direction to ECSI and stand behind the content of our training materials. Our programs are consistent with ILCOR recommendations and meet or exceed the American Health Association (AHA) guidelines. To learn how to become an ECSI instructor or approved ECSI Education Center, visit https: //www.ecsinstitute.org/get-started/instructor

Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Emergency Physicians
ISBN-10: 128423228X
ISBN-13: 9781284232288
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Language: English
Published: 07/05/2021
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.80w x 0.30d