Scenario
Manuel is a nurse working nights in the local hospital. During a shift in the emergency department he is stuck with a used needle that punctures his skin and draws blood.
Yes!
After a needlestick or sharps exposure to Hepatitis C-positive blood, the risk of infection is approximately 1.8%. Manuel should immediately apply self-care and report the potential exposure and follow his employer's exposure control plan to ensure he receives proper medical treatment and testing.