Blood & Body Fluid Exposure Protocol
Within 30 Minutes of MCG
- Cleanse wound with soap and water, or irrigate splash areas (i.e., eyes, mucous membranes) with normal saline or water.
- Notify attending/nurse supervisor to order lab from source patient.
- Fill out hospital incident report. Please record source's name and pertinent demographics. (KEEP COPY).
- Report to Student Health (1-3448), located in Pavilion II, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. If closed, report to MCG ER (1-4951) within 3 hours of injury.
- For questions, call Pepline @ 1-888-448-4911.
Outside MCG Area
- Cleanse wound with soap and water, or irrigate splash areas (i.e., eyes, mucous membranes) with normal saline or water.
- Notify attending/nurse supervisor to order lab from source patient.
- Fill out hospital incident report. Please record source's name and pertinent demographics. (KEEP COPY).
- Report to facility Employee Health or Emergency Department for lab and assessment for HIV prophylaxis (within 3 hours of injury).
- For questions, call Pepline @ 1-888-448-4911.
- Follow-up at SHS or designated clinic as indicated.
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