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Mrs. Conners comes into Dr. Tyler's office to be examined for a sore throat and fever. The examination reveals that Mrs. Conners has tonsillitis. Dr. Tyler writes an order in the patients chart for an injection of antibioti to be administered today.

" UCCIONS Review Chapter 54 of your textbook. Then, discuss the following: • Read through the following scenario and then answer the questions: Mrs. Conners comes into Dr. Tyler's office to be examined for a sore throat and fever. The examination reveals that Mrs. Corners tonsillitis. Dr. Tyler writes an order in the patient's chart for an injection of antibiotic to be administered today. The patient is also prescription for an oral antibiotic to be taken for the next ten days. Joe, the medical assistant, while administering the injectonta Conners, accidentally punctures his finger with the dirty needle. . What should Joe do? o is an incident report necessary? of an incident report is filed, where should it be placed? • Does the doctor need to be informed? Note: Please read the instructions provided in the following links before submitting your entry. • Participation Rules • Online Etiquette Rules • Technical Instructions Search entries or author Unread

Answer 1

What should joe do?

FIRST AID : Joe should immediately follow the first aid measures.

• Place the punctured finger under the running water and allow it to bleed.
• Wash the finger with soap and water. Do not suck the wound.
• Dry the wound and apply dressing.
• Inform the authority and report about the injury.
• Mrs. Conners should be tested for HIV,Hepatitis B and C infections after getting the consent.
• Joe should also be tested for HIV,Hepatitis B and C infections immediately and confidentially.

Is an incident report necessary?

Yes,Incident report is very much necessary to perform risk assessments and to take measures for reducing the danger for health care worker and patient.

Incident report filing should be done to the occupational health and safety officer, head of the department or to the immediate supervisor.

Does the doctor need to be informed?

Yes the doctor is to be informed as further tests including HIV,Hepatitis B and C should also be done for the patient with his permission.The department where the incident occurred need to be reported.