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Needle Stick Policies & Procedures: Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Contact Information

Core Site Coordinator:
Rachel Kelly
rkelly@acom.edu
Cell:  (256) 413-6257

 

Medical Education Director:
Shawn Morehead, MD

shawn_morehead@gadsdenregional.com
Office:  (256) 492-4040

Needle Stick Policies & Procedures

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

  • Student should call the Patient Care Services Supervisor (PCSS) available 24 hours/day at (256) 494-4121.  The PCSS will guide the student through the protocol process.
  • During business hours, student will be sent to the Occupational Medical Clinic.  After hours, an Occupational Medical Clinic employee will be called in to manage the incident.
  • Student will be responsible for all charges incurred with the incident.  Student will be given paperwork to file the claim with their insurance company.

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