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The following steps are to be followed when a student has experienced an exposure to blood or bloody body fluids via a needle stick, cut, or puncture wound, a mucous membrane splash, or a cutaneous exposure, especially if skin is broken:
1. Wash exposed site immediately and bleed out the wound
a. If needle stick, cut, puncture wound, or cutaneous exposure, wash with soap and water.
b. If splash to eyes or mouth, flush with clear water.
2. Inform supervisor or charge person and Nurse Instructor as soon as
possible after the incident.
3. Contact SIU Infection Control Nurse immediately (545-8970) or pager 467-0064
4. If the incident occurs after 4:30 p.m., page the SIU Infectious Disease physician on-call at 545-5880 and then contact the infection control nurse the next working day.
5. Provide the following information on the Incident Report:
a. Patient's name, date of birth
b. Physician's name(s)
c. Medical record number
d. Information regarding patient's High Risk/Low Risk Status (if known), e.g.:
1. Hepatitis B
2. IV Drug Abuser
3. Hemophiliac
4. Others, e.g., High-Risk lifestyle
5. Patient's diagnosis and/or reason for hospitalization, (e.g. Trauma)
6. It is critical that you report incidents immediately. Prompt action must be taken to ensure that the patient is tested for Hepatitis and HIV before being discharged
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