Exposure Incident

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Exposure Incident

Even after taking all the proper precautions, there is still a small chance of an exposure incident.
An Exposure incident occurs when:
Blood or another potentially infectious body fluid comes into direct contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin.
Parenteral exposure means:
Exposure occurring as a result of piercing the skin barrier through needlesticks, cuts, or abrasions.