Uncontaminated Needle Stick or Intact Skin Exposure
A student who accidentally punctures him/herself with an uncontaminated needle or is exposed to blood or bodily fluid that is an intact skin exposure should:
- Wash the area immediately and thoroughly with soap and water
- Follow-up with their own Primary Care Provider or other facilities listed on the resource page who will make a determination of Tetanus immunization status and give appropriate prophylaxis or referral for appropriate prophylaxis.
- Complete an incident report with the clinical faculty who was present during the incident. A copy of this report will be given to the Clinical Coordination Office.
- Counseling referral and other referrals can be arranged through the student’s personal Primary Care Provider.