The revised Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (BBP) - with changes mandated by the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act - became effective in April 2001. A key element of this standard is the continuing requirement for employers to provide annual training to employees who may be at risk of occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens.

The training, as mandated by OSHA, must include information about bloodborne pathogens, proper work practices and appropriate use of personal protective equipment, as well as education about sharps with engineered sharps injury protection.

Areas covered in this self-paced program include: OSHA requirements; related JCAHO manual chapters; bloodborne pathogen hazards in the occupational environment; engineering and workplace controls; appropriate response to emergencies; and acceptable labeling and recordkeeping. Learning is provided in your choice of English or Spanish. Continuing education credit is offered for MDs, DOs, nurses and healthcare executives.

This new BBP training program now gives you the choice to receive your required training material from the experts, and earn CE credits, too! It is produced by JCAHO, underwritten by OSHA and made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from BD.

System Requirements:
Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® 98, or Windows® 2000 operating system
IBM® compatible 233 Mhz or faster processor
Minimum Memory: 32 MB RAM minimum
Connection: 28.8 K minimum (56 K recommended)
Navigation: Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5 or Netscape® 4.5, 4.7 navigation
Other: Macromedia Flash™ 5 Player. (English/Spanish)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources (JCR)

Authors: Content for this program was developed by Joint Commission central office staff, Joint Commission Resources consultants and/or experts in OSHA and JCAHO bloodborne pathogen standards.

Copyright: 2002

CE Credits / Contact Hours:
Joint Commission Resources is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. JCR takes the responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. JCR designates this education activity for a maximum of 1 hour in category 1 credits towards AMA PRA Category 1:1. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent on the activity. ANCC 1.2, California Board of Registered Nursing, #6381 for 1.2 contact hours. Joint Commission Resources is authorized to award 1 hour of preapproved Category II (non-ACHE) continuing education credit for this program toward advancement, or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program wishing to have the continuing education hours applied toward Category II credit should list their participation when applying for advancement or recertification in ACHE. Requires mail-in for certificate of completion.