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Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS Training for Child Care Professionals

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education
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Cleaning

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Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same.
You need to do both to keep germs from spreading.
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Cleaning gets rid of the dirt you can see.
Routine cleaning with soap and water is the most useful method for removing germs from surfaces in the child care setting. Good cleaning (scrubbing with soap and water) physically reduces the number of germs from the surface, just as hand washing reduces the number of germs from the hands. However, some items and surfaces should receive an additional step, disinfection, to kill germs after cleaning with soap and rinsing with clear water.
To protect the health and safety of the children and adults in your center it is important to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces and objects. Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are not the same. Obviously different situations will require different responses for clean-up purposes. 
What's the difference?
The ratio of bleach to water in a solution is what determines whether the chemical is strong enough to sanitize or disinfect a surface.

Cleaning

​Cleaning removes what you can see. Scrubbing a surface or object with soap and water will physically reduce the number of germs from surfaces, including hands, but large amounts of germs and viruses will still be present. 

Sanitizing

​Sanitizing means to clean with a bleach or similar solution to kill and get rid of most of the germs you cannot see but that still remain after cleaning. 

Disinfection

​Disinfection uses chemicals (like bleach) that are stronger than soap and water and will destroy or nearly eliminate the number of germs. It usually requires soaking or wetting the surface or object for several minutes in order to give the chemical time to kill any germs. 
Surfaces that are likely to be contaminated and in need of disinfecting or sanitizing include:
  • Toys or objects that are put into mouths
  • Food preparation and food eating areas
  • Crib rails
  • Diaper changing areas
  • Sinks
  • Sponges

Optional Resources Items to Save for Reference

  • Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
  • Cleaning Up Body Fluid
  • Guidelines for Sanitizing and Disinfecting, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Selecting an Appropriate Sanitize 
  • Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting With Bleach for Early Care and Education Facilities 
Different states have different rules about disinfecting solutions, water temperatures, and the use of dishwashers. 
  • Check your state child care licensing regulations to learn more.
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Course Navigation Menu

1. Course Agenda
​2. Purposes for Protection
3. Bloodborne Pathogens
4. Transmission of Germs
5. Hepatitis B
6. Hepatitis C
7. Hepatitis (1/5)
8. HIV
9. HIV/AIDS Awareness (2/5)
10. Bloodborne Risks 
11. Bloodborne Pathogens (3/5)
12.  Standard Precautions
13. Proper Handwashing
14. Personal Protective Equipment
15. Gloves
16. Personal Protective Gear (PPE)
17. Cleaning
18. Sanitizing versus Disinfecting
19. Using Bleach-Water
20. Disinfecting, Sanitizing, Cleaning
21. Cleaning up Bodily Fluids
22. Safety Considerations
23. Universal & Standard Precautions (4/5)
24. Reactions to Exposure
25. Reviewing Bloodborne Pathogens
26. Final Quiz
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