I. Introduction
II. Infection Process in Healthcare
1. Pathogen Transmission
2. Susceptible Host
III. Occupational Exposure to Pathogens
1. Percutaneous Injury
2. Splash or Droplet Exposure
IV. Risk of Infection from Occupational Exposure
1. Factors that Increase the Risk of Infection
2. Risk of HIV Infection
3. Risk of HBV Infection
4. Risk of HCV Infection
V. Causes of Needlestick Injuries and Other Exposures
VI. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
1. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Definitions
2. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for Injury Prevention
3. Employer and Employee Compliance to OSHA Standard
4. Standard Precautions and OSHA
VII. Managing Exposures To Bloodborne Pathogens
1. Hepatitis B Viral Exposure
2. Hepatitis C Viral Exposure
3. Human Immunodeficiency Viral Exposure
VIII. Potential Harmful Effects of Infection Control
IX. Summary