Needle-Stick Injury & Blood/Body Fluid Exposure SOP

One of the most important documents any clinical setting can have — and the one most likely to be asked for at CQC inspection. This SOP covers the complete immediate response to needle-stick injuries, sharps injuries, and blood/body fluid splashes including eyes and mouth. Includes guidance on HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), Hepatitis B vaccination status management, RIDDOR reporting obligations, and follow-up care. Comes with a ready-to-print A3 wall poster and a full incident report form.

What’s included:

• 13-section fully written SOP
• Step-by-step immediate response procedure
• HIV PEP guidance — timing and A&E pathway
• Hepatitis B vaccination status table and required actions
• RIDDOR reporting requirements and thresholds
• Follow-up and return-to-work guidance
• Sharps safety prevention section
• Key contacts table (fill in your local A&E and Occ Health details)
• Appendix A: Incident report form
• Appendix B: A3 immediate response wall poster — print and laminate
• Appendix C: Staff training sign-off record