Blood Exposure- Self Cut

Step 9

Apply an adhesive bandage and/or antibiotic cream to the cut

Step 11

Apply protective gloves

Step 13

Clean and disinfect station

Step 2

Explain the situation to client and excuse him or herself

Step 7

If cut is still bleeding apply pressure over the wound with a disposable towel

Step 16

If injured area is on the hands, fingers or thumb apply disposable, protective gloves or a finger guard ensuring the injured are is covered

Step 10

Place all single -use items in waste container

Step 6

Place the disposable towel in the waste container

Step 3

Proceed to the hand washing area equipped with first aid supplies

Step 8

Remove adhesive bandage and/or antibiotic cream to the cut

Step 14

Remove gloves from hands and dispose immediately in waste container

Step 12

Remove implements from work station, then properly clean and disinfectant implements

Step 17

Return to service

Step 1

Stop the service

Step 15

Wash hands with soap and running water, keeping the bandage dry

Step 5

Wash the punctured area with soap and running water and dry with a disposable towel.

Step 4

wash your hands with soap and running water and dry with a disposable towel.