Blood-borne diseases and risks to healthcare workers in behavioral health settings

What you can do to reduce your risk of exposure in the workplace- using universal precautions

Personal protective equipment

Preventing needlestick injury

Identify the blood-borne diseases of greatest risk to behavioral health workers.

State the methods of transmission of blood-borne pathogens

Identify body fluids at risk of disease transmission

Select appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce exposure risks while performing job tasks

Follow accepted practices for handling and disposing of sharps/needles in the worksite.