What should be done following an occupational exposure?
Wounds and skin sites that have been in contact with blood or body fluids should be washed with soap and water; mucous membranes should be flushed with water. Immediate evaluation must be performed by a qualified health care professional.1 Health care providers who evaluate exposed dental health care professionals should be • Selected before dental health care professionals are placed at risk of exposure. • Experienced in providing antiretroviral therapy. • Familiar with the unique nature of dental injuries so they can provide appropriate guidance on the need for antiretroviral prophylaxis. Employers should follow all federal (including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)) and state requirements for recording and reporting occupational injuries and exposures. The following information should be included in the exposure report, recorded in the exposed person’s confidential medical record, and made available to qualified health care professionals:1 • Date and time of
