Florida Administrative Code
Fla. Admin. Code R. 63M-2.051 (2026)
Needle Stick Injuries/Exposure
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(1) All facilities shall establish needle stick post-exposure intervention and treatment.
(2) If an exposure meets criteria for post-exposure treatment, the post-exposure chemoprophylaxis (PEP) must be offered and initiated immediately after the exposure.
(3) For a youth or staff exposure to bodily fluids or exposure to another person’s blood, the Superintendent or Program Director shall arrange for a confidential medical evaluation and a follow-up post-exposure analysis and counseling as required by the OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.1030.
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS. History–New 3-16-14.
Effective: 3/16/2014.