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After a needlestick or body fluid exposure:

IMMEDIATE STEPS

  • 1. Cleanse.
  • 2. Irrigate.
  • 3. Report the exposure to your supervisor.
  • 4. Arrange for source patient blood tests to be ordered by the patient’s provider. If indicated, start HIV prophylaxis within two hours. After hours, go to the nearest ER. If UCMC, assure RED PACKET is used to expedite processing
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