Prion & PLPs Accident Response
Reporting Incidents
- Have all exposures (needlesticks, contamination of non-intact skin, splashes to eyes, face, and mucous membranes) evaluated by a medical professional; see the Clinical Services page for providers or the individuals may see their health care provider of choice.
- Report all exposure incidents to your supervisor and fill out an online First Report of Injury (eFROI).
- Fill out an IBC Incident Report if the incident occurred while working under an IBC protocol.
First Aid
For Needlestick or Laceration
- Gently encourage bleeding
- Wash with soap and warm water
- Rinse, dry, and cover with waterproof dressing
- Seek medical attention immediately
For Contamination of Unbroken Skin
- Wash with soap and warm water for five minutes (avoid scrubbing), rinse and dry, and:
- Brief exposure (1 minute to 1 N NaOH or a 1:10 dilution of bleach) or:
- More prolonged soaking in a commercial hypochlorous acid preparation (BrioHOCl®) for additional safety
- Seek medical attention immediately
For Splashes to the Eye or Mouth
- Irrigate with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes
- Seek medical attention immediately