I. Introduction
II. Epidemiology Of Exposures To Blood-borne Pathogens
III. Risk Of Infection After Occupational Exposure
1. Needlestick Injuries and Other Exposures
IV. The OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Standard
1. OSHA Definitions
2. Employer and Employee Compliance
V. Managing Exposures To Blood-borne Pathogens
1. Documentation of Exposure Circumstances
2. Healthcare Worker Information
3. Source Patient Information
VI. Hepatitis B Post-exposure Treatment And Prophylaxis
1. Source Patient Evaluation
2. Healthcare Worker Evaluation
VII. Hepatitis C Post-exposure Treatment And Prophylaxis
1. Source Patient Evaluation
2. Healthcare Worker Evaluation
VIII. HIV Post-exposure Treatment And Prophylaxis
1. Source Patient Evaluation
2. Healthcare Worker Evaluation
3. Recommended HIV Therapy
4. Special Considerations
IX. Case Study: Health Employee Exposure To Blood
X. Summary