
What should I do if I get a needle-stick or sharps injury?
Those who work in the healthcare industry, individuals visiting a facility or those who have needles and sharps in a home setting are at risk for a needlestick or sharps injury, causing exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material (OPIM). Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens can include: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepat