Abstract

Accidental occupational blood borne pathogen exposures pose a great occupational risk for healthcare workers, worldwide. After an occupational exposure, there is a potential risk for transmission of blood borne infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C, to health care workers. Blood and body fluid exposures reported in an academic healthcare facility in Northeast Florida have been trending upward since 2015. The literature shows accidental blood borne pathogen exposures were greater among healthcare workers with little or no training in exposure prevention.

Teresa Smoot

Author Details

Teresa Smoot, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Blood and Body Fluid Splashes, Blood Borne Pathogens, Occupational Exposures, Occupational Hazards, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Advisor

Hilary Morgan

Second Advisor

Lila de Tantillo

Third Advisor

Pamela Lambert

Fourth Advisor

Colleen Ball

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2021-10-07

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