The following events define exposure to blood or body fluids as well as their management. These guidelines have been developed by the Medical Center's Infection Control Committee and allow a 24-hour system to assure medical attention to those exposed. For weekends or holidays see below. The incident is to be reported to your supervisor or supervisor of area where incident occurred. Needlestick Coordinator or Nursing Administrator will refer you to Employee Health Service, Emergency Room, or Student Health Service.
All persons are to be informed of their exposure if they are unaware.
An attempt should be made to notify the physician of record prior to drawing a sample. If prior notification is not possible, the physician of record should be notified after the fact. Fellow on call is to be called for all exposures when antiretroviral PEP is considered the following is to be considered when making recommendations. The risk of occupationally-acquired HIV infection due to the exposure. The theoretical rationale for post-exposure prophylaxis.