63M-2.051. Needle Stick Injuries/Exposure

(1) All facilities shall establish needle stick post-exposure intervention and treatment. (2) If an exposure meets criteria for post-exposure treatment, the post-exposure chemoprophylaxis (PEP) must be offered and initiated immediately after the exposure. (3) For a youth or staff exposure to bodily fluids or exposure to another person’s blood, the Superintendent or Program Director shall arrange for a confidential medical evaluation and a follow-up post-exposure analysis and counseling as required by the OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.1030.