Lake Wales student hot for the future Nov 22, 2009
I m the lieutenant so I can delegate stuff: I can tell the engineer to roll hose; I can tell the firefighters to do some paperwork, take a test, watch a video on blood-borne pathogens. I m in charge of different people so I can help them go higher up - so they become ride-qualified. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Moore honored as volunteer of the year Oct 12, 2009
For the past 15 years, Moore has taught blood borne pathogens, preventing disease transmission, and basic HIV to 2,770 people. These classes ranged from one-on-one training to 50- to 60-student classes, the release says. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
ME virus discovery raises hopes Oct 10, 2009
Dr Judy Mikovits, who led the study, said: "It's a blood borne pathogen that we contract through body fluids and blood transmission. "The symptoms of ME - chronic fatigue, immune deficiencies, chronic infections - are what we see with retroviruses. "This discovery could be a major step in the discovery of vital treatment options for millions of patients.". (BBC News -- Health)
Tattoo convention continues at civic center Sep 20, 2009
Before the convention's opening day, a class in blood-borne pathogens was hosted by the Alliance of Professional Tattooists. Keeping things sterile is always a concern, in studio as well as at conventions. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
In My Corner Sep 17, 2009
I know we re all inclined to be skeptical of blood transfusions for fear of contracting blood-borne pathogens and since HIV showed up in 1997, there has been contamination such as that which killed Arthur Ashe, the famous tennis player ... That makes it on par with other blood-borne pathogens testing. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
CaridianBCT gets $5.6M from Pentagon Sep 10, 2009
The development of a transportable system to treat whole blood and reduce the risks associated with blood-borne pathogens and donor white cells has the potential to protect the lives of soldiers fighting for our country. CaridianBCT, formerly called COBE, was spun off from Swedish company GambroBCT in 2007. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Garner man charged with illegal tattooing Aug 14, 2009
Anyone who may have received an illegal tattoo should be tested as soon as possible to determine if they have been exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Arrangements can be made by contacting the Hancock County Public Health Department at 641-923-3676 or your health provider. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Athletic Training Jun 30, 2009
Boersma was recently named the Director of Sports Medicine at BGSU. His involvement on Campus includes; AED Site Coordinator, HIPPA committee member, Blood Borne Pathogen committee member, Drug Testing Site Coordinator. The Highland, Indiana native and his wife, Cari, were married in the summer of 2000 and have two daughters, McKenna (Dec. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Local Industry News & Notes Jun 16, 2009
The company also will assist chamber members with information and training on LEED certification and offer classes on green cleaning, blood-borne pathogens and haz-mat procedures. Chamber members and the public can attend one or all of the Java Junkets being held to launch the program. (Santa Maria Times)
Colo. ex-nurse pleads guilty to stealing pain meds Jun 2, 2009
Sheehan said Daigle has tested negative for blood-borne pathogens. All the nearly 300 patients have been offered free testing by the hospital. (Anchorage Daily News)
Gay marriage moves closer to equal rights Apr 28, 2009
" See, AIDS is caused by the virus, HIV, which is considered a blood borne pathogen, which means blood has to mix, which does not occur during heterosexual sex. "Women of color are disproportionately affected, with African-American women accounting for 64% of new AIDS cases reported among women and Latinas accounting for 17. " There's that racism.So you're definition of hate only means not being politically correct?Politically incorrect is not something that really bothers me, hate does... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Watertown body piercing shop manager: Shop losing business from mistaken identity Apr 15, 2009
By Christine Laubenstein, staff writer. Tue Apr 14, 2009, 06:50 PM EDT. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Body piercing gone; jewelry and handbags stay Apr 10, 2009
Mirandi explained that blood-borne pathogens, including Hepatitis B and C, as well as the HIV/Aids virus, can be spread through unregulated body piercing. I think we have to send a very strong message and go down there every month, said board member Martha Swindell, a registered nurse. (Danvers Herald, MA)
How Vulnerable Are The Police and Prison Officers to Hepatitis B Infection? Apr 9, 2009
Feature Article of Thursday, 9 April 2009. Feature Article of Thursday, 9 April 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
MTTU: Attack the Real Problems and Not the Symptoms Mar 24, 2009
Not only some of these items are contaminated with blood-borne pathogens that can cause deadly diseases, but they are also very defective and health hazard. Yeah, in this global economic downturn the top priority is to ban the importation of used -tires. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Night Auditor Feb 26, 2009
Perform work duties in accordance with Company safety and security policies and procedures, as well as in accordance with posted OSHA, HazCom, and Blood Borne Pathogen regulations. Report and store lost-and-found items in accordance with hotel procedures. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Does being gay disqualify you to save someone's life? So it seems... Feb 25, 2009
" If a man was having sexual contact with another man, the risk was too great to let his blood enter the general bank. But today, this practice is absolutely insipid and does nothing but to perpetuate the stereotype that gay men have AIDS or that AIDS only afflicts homosexuals. This simply is not true. Women and men, straight, gay and all the variations in between, are all equally susceptible to catching HIV and developing AIDS, it is not something that is isolated to the gay community. Also,... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
