Topic
Exposures and bloodborne pathogens
From the moment of the stick to the last follow-up draw, and the plan behind it.
5 guides
Managing a bloodborne pathogen exposure case from report to closure
Managing bloodborne exposure case files, from intake and the sharps injury log through source testing, clinical follow-up, and defensible closure and retention.
Sep 22, 2025 · 7 min read
CDC post-exposure follow-up windows: The current testing schedule for HIV, HBV, and HCV
The post-exposure follow-up testing schedule now differs for HIV, HBV, and HCV. Here are the current CDC/USPHS windows for each pathogen and how to track them.
Jul 16, 2025 · 7 min read
Source-patient testing after an occupational exposure: Consent, timelines, and documentation
How source-patient testing works after a needlestick: OSHA consent rules, which HIV, HBV, and HCV tests to run, how fast to act, and the records you must keep.
Jul 13, 2025 · 7 min read
Writing a bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan under OSHA 1910.1030
A practitioner's guide to building a compliant OSHA 1910.1030 exposure control plan: what it must contain, exposure determination, annual review, and coverage.
Jun 26, 2025 · 8 min read
Needlestick and post-exposure protocol: A step-by-step guide for healthcare
A step-by-step needlestick post-exposure protocol for healthcare: immediate first aid, who evaluates the exposure, when PEP is needed, and OSHA documentation.
Jan 19, 2025 · 9 min read