Same at our institution.
Kenneth P. Subin, MD, MPH, CIME, CMRO
Clinical Medical Director
Occupational Medicine
ArnotHealth
Elmira, NY
(607) 737-4539 (p)
(607) 737-7783 (f)
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Hudson, T. Warner
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:59 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] how do you address needlesticks afterhours?
Our EDs have the PEP protocols for use when OH is closed, but exposed employees see Occupational health he next business day and for the 6 months of follow up.
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On Oct 27, 2015, at 10:14 AM, Spangler, Mary <MSpangler@stanfordhealthcare.org> wrote:
How does your institution address needlesticks after hours? Do you have an on-line reporting system, do you have a designated on-call person, or do you use the Emergency Department? Would love to hear from other institutions.
Regards,
Mary
Mary Spangler, M.S., N.P., COHN-S
Director, Occupational Health Services
Stanford Health Care & Stanford Children’s Health Care
300 Pasteur Drive, M/C 5205, Stanford, CA 94305-5513
Office: (650) 725-9583 Fax: (650) 498-7748 (fax)
mspangler@stanfordhealthcare.org
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