Needle sticks and bloodborne pathogens exposure
SIU School Of Medicine Students and Visiting Students are included in the policies of SIU School of Medicine as approved by the ICSC.
Needle sticks and bloodborne pathogens exposure
- Exposure to blood, body fluids, or a sharps injury/needlestick flowchart.
- During work hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., immediately page the SIU Employee Health Nurse at 217-492-2446, located at 201 East Madison, 3rd floor.
After hours, on weekends, or on holidays, Call the SIU Answering Service at 217-545-8000 and have them page the ID physician on call.
- Please review the Exposure Procedure Sheet.
- The EHN will collaborate with the Assistant Dean, Student Affairs for required accommodations if needed.
- Financial responsibility is covered by SIU Medicine and is not the responsibility of the affected student. If a student erroneously receives a bill associated with an evaluation for exposure, they are to notify the EHN for assistance and corrective action
Infectious Disease Exposure
- Please review the Illness and Exposure Protocol document and contact the SIU Employee Health Nurse for further guidance.