phlebotomy

spread by exposure to blood or body fluids with visible blood via needle stick or mucous membrane splash. There is a vaccine

Most common chronic blood borne pathogen in the U.S. and the number one reason for liver transplants

blood borne pathogen affecting only those that have Hepatitis B

similar to Hepatitis A, spread through contaminated food and water

infectious element capable of reproducing only inside living cell. Most are host specific, capable of infecting and causing disease

the virus that causes AIDS

a virus which destroys the immune system

microorganisms carried in the blood and body fluids of an infected host, capable of growing and spreading to others

device which prevents the user from having any direct contact or exposure to blood or other body fluids capable of causing infection

an approach to infection control in which all blood and body fluids are treated as if they were infected with HIV HBV or other BBP's

other than blood; any body fluids, body tissues or cultures that are visibly contaminated with blood. semen, vaginal secretions etc

is designed to protect the worker in an institution

is responsible for approving ALL medically related safety devices

federal law pertaining to patient privacy and how the patient's personal information is shared

damage caused by the failure to act in accordance with the standards of a profession; withholding of proper care

The improper care of a patient, unprofessional conduct, or an unreasonable lack of skill

the legal term for a "cause of action" in a law suit

Microscopic, single cell, living organisms