What constitutes an exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)?
Any of the following is an exposure and should be given immediate medical attention: • a puncture of the skin with a used needle, lancet, or other sharp item, whether or not there is visible blood or OPIM present • splashes or sprays of blood or OPIM into the eyes, nose, or mouth • contact with blood or OPIM onto an open wound, an oozing lesion, or other area where there is significant skin breakdown
