Needle Stick or Puncture Protocol

DIRECTIVES FOR STAFF/FACULTY FOR
NEEDLE STICK OR PUNCTURE INJURIES

In the event that a student, staff, or faculty member has incurred a needle stick or puncture injury, please refer to the St. Clair College
Health Centre IMMEDIATELY.

1. Document the time of the incident and if the injured person
   has had his/her Hepatitis B Vaccines.
2. Complete incident report form, original will be kept in Health Centre (Room 165) and a copy sent to Health and Safety
   Officer (Box #35)
3. Send person the St. Clair College Health Centre
4. Person will be assessed by the Health Nurse and if injury involves risk of exposure to blood or body fluids: Person will be referred to Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital Emergency Department for immediate testing and treatment if risk for infectious disease.
5. Person will be informed of the following protocol:
   • Blood will be drawn to test for hepatitis b surface antigen, hepatitis b screen, hepatitis c, and HIV.
     (Patient will have to sign consent form).
   • Vaccinated persons will receive the HBIG (Hepatitis B Immune Globulin) if their titers are low or if unable to
     get titer levels back within 1-2 days. (HBIG must be given within 72 hours of injury).
   • Unvaccinated persons will receive HBIG and Engerix-B (Hepatitis B vaccine).
   • In the event of exposure to HIV + body fluids, Dr. or NP will discuss HIV medication with patient

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