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Needle Stick Policies & Procedures: North Alabama Medical Center

Contact Information

Core Site Coordinator:
Sheila McCord
smccord@acom.edu
(256) 629-2080

 

Medical Education Director:
David Hollis, MD
famdoc55@aol.com
dhollis@acom.edu
(256) 757-5353

Needle Stick Policies & Procedures

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

  • Student will follow ACOM's needle stick policy as listed on the home page.
  • Should the student desire to be evaluated for the injury, he/she can register as a patient in the ER and be evaluated for the needle stick with appropriate blood draws and PEP prophylaxis.  This will be the financial responsibility of the student.
  • If student is evaluated in the ER, he/she will need to schedule follow up with his/her primary care physician.

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