Abstract: A multi-layered bandage is disclosed, for preventing or reducing transmission of blood borne pathogens from a bleeding wound area to a person applying the bandage to the wound, having a non-porous first layer having a first side and a second side opposite the first, the first side of the non-porous first layer serves as a gripping means or mitten whereby the hand of the person applying the bandage is prevented from contacting blood from the wound; a gauze pad second layer having a first side and a second side opposite the first, the first side of the gauze pad affixed to the second side of the non-porous layer; a flexible strap, of substantial longitudinal elasticity to allow the strap to extend and wrap around the wound area and be secured, having a first side and a second side opposite the first and having a first end affixed to the first side of the non-porous layer and a second end opposite the first; and a fastening means affixed to the second end of the strap and constructed of material to allow the str

Abstract: A skin shield device for protecting users (to include caregivers and patients) from accidental needle stick or puncture (hereinafter needle stick). The skin shield device is to be used by users who are removing a needle from an subcutaneously implanted vascular access device (hereinafter port) injection area (hereinafter site). The skin shield body is comprised of a substantially flexible annular disc with finger tabs and a central shield opening. The finger tabs are used to apply pressure at a port site. The pressure at the port site is to secure and stabilize the port site for safe needle removal. The central shield opening is slipped over and around a needle to surround and stabilize the port site. Once the central shield opening is in place around the site, pressure is applied downward by a user's fingers applying downward force at the finger tabs. The downward pressure causes the shield body to stabilize the port site during needle removal.