What to do during an exposure incident

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What to do during an exposure incident

An exposure incident is when the skin is broken with a needle or when blood or OPIM comes into contact with:

  • The eyes
  • The mouth
  • The nose
  • Broken skin anywhere on the body

If you are involved in an exposure incident:

  • Wash with soap and water if the skin is exposed
  • Flush with water if the mouth or nose is exposed
  • Inundate with water or saline for 20 minutes if the eyes are exposed

 

Alert EMS or your healthcare provider of the incident

If the incident occurs at work then immediately alert your supervisor

If the incident occurs at work then receive follow up care based on the exposure control plan

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