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Please note that
this information and phone number are for University of
Maryland, Baltimore staff and faculty ONLY
NEEDLESTICKS
AFTER A NEEDLESTICK OR SPLASH WITH HUMAN BLOOD/BODY
FLUIDS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
- WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER,
IRRIGATE EXPOSED MUCOUS MEMBRANES WITH WATER (I.E.
EYE)
- REPORT EXPOSURE OR INJURY TO SUPERVISOR
IMMEDIATELY
- COMPLETE UMB "EMPLOYEE
FIRST REPORT OF INJURY" FORM FOR
USE WHEN GETTING TREATMENT.
- CONTACT THE Bloodborne Pathogen
Exposure Hotline AND FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS. TELL
THEM THAT YOU ARE A UMB EMPLOYEE. TAKE
COMPLETED FORM WITH YOU.
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
CONTACT THE: (UMB Faculty/Staff
ONLY)
(410) 328-2337 then Enter Page ID 7845#
OSHA
Tech Link
CDC
Sharps Injury Prevention Program
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