Bloodborne pathogens are very toxic microorganisms that can cause deadly diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. These dangerous microbes enter the blood stream of a healthy person, weakening the immunity and eventually leading to death. Unfortunately, no medicines are available for the treatment as of today and very few vaccinations are present which have to be taken in advance. People working the health care sector are constantly at a high risk of contracting these diseases as their work involves taking care of the sick. To protect their health interests, the Universal Precautions were compiled.
The Universal Precautions are a set of guidelines and precautionary measures in place for every medical and health care professional. All health care workers are required to learn and practice the guidelines, as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Health and Human Services. The guidelines are based on the …
