Abstract
A southeastern dental educational institution formalized a Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure Protocol in 1990. This article outlines the development, implementation, and administration of the protocol including risk assessment and rationale for testing health care workers and source persons. Pretest and posttest counseling for HIV testing is also discussed.
MeSH terms
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AIDS Serodiagnosis
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Blood-Borne Pathogens*
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HIV Infections / transmission
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Hepatitis B / diagnosis
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Hepatitis B / prevention & control
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Hepatitis B / transmission
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Hepatitis B Vaccines
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Hepatitis C / transmission
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Humans
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional*
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Needlestick Injuries
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Occupational Exposure*
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Organizational Policy
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Risk Assessment
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Schools, Dental*
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Southeastern United States
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Universal Precautions / methods*
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Wounds, Penetrating