Superior Points HRP - Canadian Harm Reduction Network
Superior Points HRP - Canadian Harm Reduction Network
Superior Points HRP - Canadian Harm Reduction Network
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August 2005CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 5PHILOSOPHY 6DEFINING HARM REDUCTION 7<strong>Superior</strong> <strong>Points</strong> <strong>Harm</strong> <strong>Reduction</strong> Program 9SAFETY PRACTICES & PROCEDURES 11Universal Precautions 11Personal Protective Equipment 12Sharps Containers 12Preparing Full Sharps for Disposal13Handling a Needle or Syringe 14Handling a Used Condom 14Needle-stick Injuries 15Vaccinations 16HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES 17<strong>Superior</strong> <strong>Points</strong>’ Supplies & Inventory 18DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES 21How to Use the <strong>Superior</strong> <strong>Points</strong> Tracking Form 22NEEDLE EXCHANGE PRACTICES & PROCEDURES 23Needle Distribution 23Needle Recovery24CRITICAL INCIDENTS 25Crisis Response 25Child at Risk 25Police Involvement 25SUPERIOR POINTS HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMProtocols for Staff, Volunteers and Community Agencies2