Section 4.05. Procedure for exposure to blood.

 

(1)  When any patron or licensee is exposed to blood by scissors cut, razor cut, needle stick, laceration or other exposure to broken skin or a mucous membrane, the licensee shall stop, thoroughly wash the exposed area or wound on the patron's or the licensee's body with soap and water, and disinfect the exposed area or wound with a topical antiseptic such as iodine, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or 6% stabilized hydrogen peroxide or equivalent. In the case of mucous membrane exposure, the licensee shall wash or rinse the affected area with plenty of water.

(2)  A licensed establishment shall post a written protocol describing the procedure for unintentional occupational exposure to bodily fluids described in sub. (1) . The protocol shall be posted in a place conspicuous to licensees.

History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403 , eff. 8-1-89; am. (1), Register, May, 1999, No. 521 , eff. 6-1-99; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686 .