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What to do if you're exposed to a bloodborne pathogen
1University of Louisville Hospital, 530 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. ruthca@ulh.org
Home Healthcare Nurse
|May 3, 2002
Abstract:
What happens when the healthcare worker is the one needing care? Occupational exposure to a bloodborne pathogen is a known risk for healthcare workers but one that we are often ill prepared to handle. Each healthcare worker must know what the risks are and how to immediately access specialized care. This article will outline what you should expect and do if you are exposed.