Our RNs do all of our f/u under protocol.  They order the lab tests, order PEP, and make a referral to our Infectious Disease dept within 5 days of exposure.

Jennifer Paulson, RN
Nurse Manager, Employee Health and Wellness
Office: 507-304-7021
Cell: 507-380-8082
Fax: 507-385-4882
E-Mail: paulson.jennifer@mayo.edu
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Mayo Clinic Health System
Southwest Minnesota Region
1025 Marsh Street - Room 1208
Mankato, MN 56001
mayoclinichealthsystem.org

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Fair, Susan
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 2:13 PM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Query about bloodborne pathogen exposures

Colleagues,

In your setting, do you always have a PA/APRN/MD/DO see the healthcare worker with a BBP exposure?   The question is whether there are any prohibitions (rationale, regulation, scope of practice) to having an RN do the initial evaluation, give PEP if warranted (under standing orders) and following the HCW during the process of PEP and serial testing (as applicable)?  Our practice has always been that a clinician does this, but there are other entities doing it differently.  Just want to hear your takes on this.

Thanks,

Susan Fair, MPAS, PA-C

YNHH Occupational Health Plus

New Haven, CT

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