policy and procedure after NeedleStick injury
- Encourage the wound to gently bleed, ideally holding it under running water
- Wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap
- Don't scrub the wound while you are washing it
- Don't suck the wound
- Dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing
- Seek urgent medical advice (for example from your occupational health service) as effective prophylaxis (medicines to help fight infection) are available
- Report the injury to your employer.
