If you are a healthcare provider or worker who manages occupational exposures to the transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), then you need to have this poster in your facility.
This 24"x36" poster summarizes the steps involved in the management of occupational exposures, as well as recommendations for use of post-exposure prophylaxis for HBV and HIV exposures. Hang it in your facility to protect yourself, other healthcare personnel, and to follow important procedures.
Steps include:
- Provide immediate care to the exposure site.
- Evaluate the exposure
- Give post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for exposures posing risk of infection transmission.
- Perform follow-up testing and provide counseling.
The poster was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
Package of 10 posters.
See also Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV CD-ROM.
Click here to visit the PHF online store and order the
Management of Occupational Blood Exposures to HBV, HCV, or HIV Poster.