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How should a tick-removal event be recorded at work?

Record the person, date, likely exposure, attachment site, removal outcome and advice given while protecting medical privacy.

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Short answer

Record the person, date, likely exposure, attachment site, removal outcome and advice given while protecting medical privacy.

At a glance

Record the person, date, likely exposure, attachment site, removal outcome and advice given while protecting medical privacy. Clean the site, check for other ticks, record exposure and use regional advice for rash, illness or concerning local change.

Key takeaways

• Record the person, date, likely exposure, attachment site, removal outcome and advice given while protecting medical privacy.

• Clean the site, check for other ticks, record exposure and use regional advice for rash, illness or concerning local change.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Record the person, date, likely exposure, attachment site, removal outcome and advice given while protecting medical privacy.

Use it in context

Clean the site, check for other ticks, record exposure and use regional advice for rash, illness or concerning local change.

Practical next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.