Staffs who involved in handling the patient would be informed to take adequate precautions and keep strict confidentiality. All HIV-positive patients would be referred to AIDS unit of Special Preventive Programme of Department of Health for further management. Doctor's referral letter would be given to the patient directly, and nursing officer in-charge would arrange appointment with the staff of AIDS unit in Yaumatei Clinic. Surfaces contaminated by blood or body fluid should be mopped up using disposable towels with gloved hands. Laundry items should be double bagged and labelled to warn cleaning staff.
First aid is important.
Express blood from the wound, wash immediately and thoroughly with soap and water. Various programme are planned and run by the government assisted or non-government organization e.g. The Hong Kong AIDS Foundation and the AIDS Concern.