The focus of this introductory program is to provide information on bloodborne infections, which ones are of primary concern, to provide relevant statistics on their prevalence in the United States, and how they are transmitted. Healthcare workers should also learn about Universal Precautions, Standard Precautions, and needlestick precautions, and learn and follow all appropriate infection control procedures to prevent transmission of bloodborne infections. This program describes bloodborne infections, which ones are of primary concern and the relevant statistics on their prevalence in the United States. It is divided into the following parts: Introduction Bloodborne Infections Sources of Transmission Modes of Transmission Conclusion. | 
Continuing Nursing Education Series 
