Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 72.05

Current through September 30, 2024
Section SPS 72.05 - Procedure for exposure to blood

When a patient or acupuncturist is exposed to blood by bleeding needles, laceration, or other exposure to broken skin or mucous membrane, the acupuncturist shall stop, thoroughly wash the exposed area or wound on the patient's or acupuncturist's body with soap and water, and disinfect the exposed area or wound with a topical disinfectant. In the case of mucous membrane exposure, the acupuncturist shall wash or rinse the affected area with copious amounts of water.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 72.05

Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90.