ACED 170Air & Blood borne PathogensCatherine Kroll, MPH, CPH

Pop Quiz…Just Kidding

Full Name

How do you define “harm reduction” in relation to infectious diseases and substance abuse?

(T/F) Those who use/abuse substances are at higher risk for infection with air and blood borne pathogens

In 30 words or less, what do you want to take away from this class?

Agenda

Go over syllabus Expectations Terms Introduction to Harm Reduction Clark County Harm Reduction Speakers Airborne Pathogens except TB

Expectations

Respect classmates and instructor Open mind Cultural competence

Infection

Contagious

Immunocompromised

Airborne Pathogen

Bloodborne Pathogen

Relationship between substance abuse and some infectious diseases