Paterson Emergency Department – Charge Nurse phone number: X3840 (all shifts) for bloodborne exposures Wayne Emergency Department – Charge Nurse phone number: X3333 (all shifts)

Follow the steps below Renders first aid to self Wash the affected site with soap and water Flush eyes Notifies Supervisor/Manager of incident Completes and

•Sharps: Any article that can puncture or cut,  and have been used in animal/human patient care or treatment •Examples: needles, syringes, scalpel blades, razors, forceps

Personal Protective Equipment Gloves- protect hands, Latex or Nitrile gloves when handling Blood or blood products Gown- protect skin and/or   clothing, wear gown or apron