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Needle Sticks & Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

If you have had a needle stick or been exposed to bloodborne pathogens, follow these procedures:

During work hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., immediately call the ID Nurse at 217-545-8970,
pager # 217-492-2446, located at MMC in Room A474.

After hours, weekends or holidays call the SIU Answering Service at 545-5880 and have them page the ID physician on call.

The following exposure forms also need to be completed:

• Exposure report packet for students
• Exposure procedures for students on extramural electives