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Needle Stick Policies & Procedures: Helen Keller Hospital

Contact Information

Core Site Coordinator:
Laura Hodge
lhodge@acom.edu
(256) 483-1188

 

Medical Education Director:
Joshua D. Vacik, MD
jvacik@acom.edu

Needle Stick Policies & Procedures

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

  • If incident occurs on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 8:00 am -- 5:00 pm or on Tuesday or Thursday from 7:00 am -- 5:00 pm, student should go IMMEDIATELY to Working Fit on the first floor.
  • After hours, weekends, or any time the Working Fit nurse is not immediately available, student should report to the Emergency Department and register as EMERGENT.
  • After care has been received, student will leave a message at extension 4765 with the following information:
    • student's name
    • department
    • work extension
    • home telephone number
    • source patient's name and room number

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