Needlestick InjuriesRisk AssessmentHepatitis B VaccinesAIDS SerodiagnosisA southeastern dental educational institution formalized a Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure Protocol in 1990. This article outlines the development, implementation, and administration of the protocol including risk assessment and ...
(i.e., unprotected intercourse with a person with known HIV or unknown HIV status, etc.) one or more times within the prior 4–6 weeks?” (NOTE: those who are currently healthcare workers will also be asked if they have had any needlestick and/or mucous membrane exposures from someone...
The transmission via blood sub-module will introduce how contaminated blood transfusion, needle-sharing, needlestick injuries, open wound contamination, and other incidents lead to HIV infection. The sub-module will also provide an overview of the health complications and increased risk of HIV ...