Obvious contamination of gloves, clothing, skin or eyes will be treated as follows:
Remove contaminated gloves or clothing (if applicable).
1. Wash the affected skin area with soap (not germicidal cleaner) and lukewarm water. For eye exposure, immediately flush the affected eye with water or isotonic eyewash (or normal saline) for at least 15 minutes.
2. For direct skin or eye contact,
1. Obtain medical attention as soon as possible. Employees should go to Employee Occupational Health and Wellness or the Emergency Dept.
2. Fill out the appropriate incident report form and submit as follows:
Employees who are exposed must fill out a Report of Work-Related Injury/Illness and send to Employee Health.
If patient injury occurs, notify Pharmacy Quality Improvement ( pager 970-2494 ) and Risk Management ( pager 970-2404 ) immediately.
If a visitor is exposed, notify Risk Management.
3. Inform the appropriate area manager.