Accidental Needlestick

Question 1

What to look for

Answer 1

If pt. has HIV HBV OR HCV
HIV- series of injections and checkup
HBV- post exposure prophylaxis
HCV - checkup

Question 2

Steps to record

Answer 2

1. Decontaminate site
2. Notify supervisor (how it happened, what PPE used, where it happened)
3. Document in Sharps log and incident report form
4. Have medical examination