After following the ACOM Needle Stick policy, follow the core site policy below:
- During business hours, student should contact Wanda Stone, Employee Health nurse, at (251) 949-3240.
- After business hours (after 5:00 pm), the student should contact the House Supervisor (charge nurse can assist) at (251) 747-4934.
- Students follow the same protocol as outlined for regular hospital employees for sharps injuries or pathogen exposures. Student will complete the packet provided by Wanda or the House Supervisor.
- It is important that the student complete the follow up provided by Employee Health, which involves a 6-week, 12-week, and 24-week follow up for blood draw. Even if student is no longer at the site, Employee Health will contact student with follow up dates.
- Student will not be financially responsible for any part of the process. This is treated the same as an employee of the hospital.
