STEP-BY-STEP

Get help as a SF employee after a needlestick, blood, or body fluid exposure

Occupational Health Service (OHS) runs the Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Hotline for City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) employees.

Occupational Health Services (OHS) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)

Read the steps to take after a needlestick, splash, or other body fluid exposure. Available to City and County of San Francisco employees, students, and UCSF staff/students exposed at any city location.

1

Clean area

Wash skin with soap and water.

Wash eyes, nose, or mouth with normal saline.

2

Call the hotline

628-206-4411

Available 24-7

For immediate assistance during OHS’ regular hours, please call 628-206-6581

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3

Notify

Tell your supervisor about the exposure

Blood & Body Fluid Exposure FAQ