{"id":7613,"date":"2026-01-13T10:54:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.lps.org\/pedia\/?post_type=glossary&p=7613"},"modified":"2026-01-13T10:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:54:18","slug":"bb-bloodborne-exposure","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/home.lps.org\/pedia\/glossary\/bb-bloodborne-exposure\/","title":{"rendered":"BB – Bloodborne Exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"

An incident in which blood or other potentially infectious body fluids (e.g. mucus, saliva, urine) may come into contact with the employee\u2019s mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or via parenteral contact in the course of performing job related tasks or procedures.<\/p>\n

Exposure events involve two essential factors: a break in the skin OR contact with mucous membranes AND introduction of body fluids from another person.<\/p>\n

There are three types of \u201cEXPOSURE EVENTS\u201d of concern:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Percutaneous Exposure — is defined as an injury by needle or other object
    \ncontaminated with blood or other body fluid that penetrates the skin or
    \nmucous membrane.<\/li>\n
  2. Mucous Membrane Exposure — occurs when blood or other body fluids come
    \nin contact with mucous membranes lining the eyes, lips, and\/or mouth which
    \nmay otherwise be intact.<\/li>\n
  3. Skin (Increased Risk) Exposures — involve prolonged contact between intact
    \nskin and blood or other body fluid, or a large area of skin is involved, the skin
    \nis broken and\/or a rash is present, or the source is known to have advanced
    \nor end-stage AIDS.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The District Allows Any Employee to be Evaluated if Requested Health Services employees do not make the determination if an exposure has occurred or not. Contact Risk Management if you have questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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