[MCOH-EH] Baseline Testing on Exposed Employee with Negative Source Results

[Hinman, Ashley]

I was wondering what other facilities are doing when an exposed employee follows up with their designated area (Employee Health) following a blood borne pathogen exposure and the source patient has negative test results.  Do you typically draw baseline testing (Hepatitis C and HIV) on the exposed employee even when the source is negative?  If so, what is your reasoning for doing so?


Thanks,

Ashley Hinman, RN MSN
Nurse Clinician, Employee Health Clinic
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, 1097-1 Boyd Tower
Iowa City, IA 52242

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