plan to IMMEDIATELY minimize the risk of HIV or hep B from an accidental stick
February 2008
If someone in your pharmacy gives injections or does fingersticks, the pharmacy must have a plan to IMMEDIATELY minimize the risk of HIV or hep B from an accidental stick.
The response should be fast. Staff should follow an established plan...not waste time researching what to do after a bloody needlestick.
HIV prophylaxis should be started if the source is HIV positive.
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