NEEDLESTICK INJURY
  • Complete information regarding management of needlestick injuries can be found here.
  • Procedural questions should be directed to the HIV Unit (x83763 or x 83015) during regular work hours and at other times to the Infectious Diseases Fellow on-call (pager 5-5848 or x40270).
  • Urgent clinical questions should be directed to the Infectious Diseases Fellow on-call.
  • Rapid testing (Orasure) is available for source patients involved in needlestick injuries.  This service is only available through the HIV Unit and requires concurrent notification of Employee Health that a needlestick injury has occurred and completion of appropriate paperwork.
**Call 310 268-3763 or 310 268-3015 during working hours to request HIV rapid testing for source patients of needlestick injuries at GLA**

Step 1: Immediate Procedures
  • Clean wound with soap and water
  • Flush mucous membranes with water/saline
  • Other wound care as dictated by injury or accident
  • Serious injuries (e.g., lacerations) should be evaluated immediately in the Emergency Room

Step 2: Are you in need of treatment?
  • During regular work hours, employees should report to Employee Health in Building 304
  • After hours, employees should be evaluated in the Emergency Room