In the event that a student is involved in an invasive incident with a needle or scalpel or exposed to another person’s blood or body fluid, the following procedure should be followed.
Sharps Injury/Blood Body Fluid Exposure at HMC or UPG Sites Procedure
- Wash needle sticks and cuts with soap and water.
- Flush splashes to the nose, mouth or skin with soap and water.
- Irrigate eyes with clean water.
- Report injury/exposure to the supervising physician. They are responsible for source testing.
- Report the incident to the Employee Health Department via ReadySet. View ReadySet instructions (ePass login required)
- If the incident occurs after regular business hours, report to the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Emergency Department and follow up with Employee Health on the next business day.
Exposure at Unaffiliated Clinic Sites or Other Institutions
- Report injury/exposure to the supervising physician. They are responsible for source testing.
- Follow the institution/hospital’s established policy for exposure
- Report to the emergency department.
- Report the incident via ReadySet. View ReadySet instructions (ePass login required)
- Students should seek care immediately after the incident.
Revised February 2025