You have been exposed to blood/OPIM if:

  • You get blood/OPIM on a cut, rash or chapped skin.
  • You get blood/OPIM in your eye, nose or mouth.
  • You stick yourself with a contaminated sharp.


If you are exposed, immediately do the following:

  • Cease the procedure as soon as it is safe or practical to do so.
  • Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap & water.
  • Report the incident immediately to your supervisor, the Medical Director or the Chair of the ICC.
  • Follow the procedures described in the Exposure Kit in the ECP notebook in your work area.
  • Obtain medical counseling from the Medical Director regarding lab testing, treatment and follow-up.
  • For more information, see the Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up section of the ECP or the  Exposure Kit, both of which are in the ECP notebook in your work area.

Test Question When you click on the correct answer, you will proceed to the next screen. If you click on the wrong answer, you will not proceed, and must select a different answer.

If you have been exposed to blood or OPIM, you must report this exposure to your supervisor, the Medical Director or the Chair of the ICC: