Injury or illness

Question 1

Immediate Actions for an Infectious Disease Exposure

Answer 1

• Secure the sharp (if there is one) in its own sharps
  shuttle
• Clean exposed area immediately with disinfecting
  cleaner, saline or hand soap.
• Report exposure to on duty SAFO or ICPO by cell
  phone

Question 2

Additional Actions for Infectious Disease Exposure

Answer 2

• Use cell phone, not the radio
• Notify BC, EMS Supervisor,
• Get Source PT. name, medical record #, trauma name &
  DOB
• Complete FRD-314
  (Injury packet also for needle stick or animal bite)
• Make note in report “employee jones sustained…”
• DO NOT MAKE ENTRY IN LOG BOOK