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Preventing Infectious Diseases, Fifth Edition

Author(s): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763749903
  • ISBN-10:0763749907
  • Paperback    101 pages      © 2008
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Over five million workers in health care related fields are at risk to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus. Designed to meet the current OSHA training requirements, Preventing Infectious Diseases, Fifth Edition was designed to teach students how to prepare for potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and even has supplemental information on airborne pathogens such as tuberculosis.

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Chapter 1:  Introduction
Chapter 2:  Bloodborne Pathogens
Chapter 3:  Prevention
Chapter 4:  Exposure Control Plan
Chapter 5:  Common and Unusual Infectious Diseases

Appendix A:  OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Appendix B:  Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Form
Appendix C:  Sample Exposure Control Plan
Appendix D:  Tuberculosis (TB)
Appendix E:  OSHA Directory
Appendix F:  Answers to End of Chapter Learning Activities

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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      Instructor's ToolKit CD-ROM

      ISBN-13: 9780763754075

      The Instructor's ToolKit CD-ROM helps make course administration easy with:

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      Bloodborne Pathogens DVD

      ISBN-13: 9780763743802

      This DVD combines real-life situations with an instructional classroom format to teach current OSHA training requirements.

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