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Needle Stick Policies & Procedures: Decatur Morgan Hospital

Contact Information

Core Site Coordinator:
Jennifer Sims
jsims@acom.edu
(256) 973-3145

 

Medical Education Director:
Allen Schmidt, MD
aschmidt@acom.edu
(256) 973-3115

 

Needle Stick Policies & Procedures

After following the ACOM Needle Stick policy, follow the core site policy below:

  • Student will contact Employee Health (256-973-2116) during business hours.  Contact the House Supervisor after hours.
  • Student is treated the same as employees with one exception.  If student has an exposure from a patient positive for HIV, student will obtain a prescription for the PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) from the treating provider at Decatur Morgan.  Student will be responsible for prescription expenses.
  • Post exposure follow up is included at no charge to the student following a reported needle stick injury or exposure.

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