Contaminated Needle Stick or Non-Intact Skin or Mucous Membrane Exposure

If the exposure is via a contaminated needle or if a bodily fluid exposure to non-intact skin, or to mucous membranes the student should continue with the following:

Wash the skin area immediately with soap and water. If exposure is to mucous membranes, flush area with water immediately.
Report the incident to your clinical faculty.
Immediately seek medical attention. If in an acute care setting, always follow agency guidelines. This may include reporting to either Occupational Health or the agency Emergency Department.