FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS DIVISION

FACILITIES & PLANNING

Bloodborne Exposure Procedure

Policy #F&P 2003-2

I.    SCOPE

      This procedure applies to University staff, faculty and student employees who may

      have an exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials 

      during the course of their employment

II.   PURPOSE

      To provide direction should an employee experience an exposure to bloodborne 

      pathogens during the course of work activities

III.  PROCEDURE

1. Employee must report exposures to their supervisor. Should you have a question on an exposure, contact Student Health Center Medical Director.

2. Physician evaluation of exposure must occur within 72 hours. Employees with needle sticks and/or other significant exposure are directed to United Community Hospital’s (UCH) Emergency Room ASAP.

3. Employees choosing medication are to be referred to Eckerd Drugs, Grove City. If closed, the UCH Emergency Room will provide the first dose of medication.

4. The above services will be paid for by SRU’s Workmans’ Compensation program.

5. Complete Occupation Exposure Report, Workers’ Compensation Injury Report, and Sharps Injury Log if applicable.

6. If no follow-up is desired employee must sign declination form.

7. Non-significant exposure – refer to nursing protocol.