Emergency department, which is where such exposures usually occur after hours so it works well.

Denece Kesler, MD, MPH

Director

Occupational Health Services

University of New Mexico

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Isakari, Marcia
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:35 AM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] exposures coverage

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Hi team,

I have a favor to ask the group.

I am reviewing the afterhours coverage for healthcare exposure (meningococcal, ATD, blood) and would greatly appreciate to hear about your site set up.

Question:

Who covers post exposure evaluation and treatment for meningococcal or blood borne after hours and weekends?

a) Emergency department

b) Infectious Control on call

c) Pharmacy -Standing order per hospital protocol

d) Occupational Medicine

e) Nurse with standing order

Your response is greatly appreciated.  I will share the results once I receive them.

Thank you,

Marcia Isakari, MD, MPH, FACOEM

Medical Director

Center for Occupational & Enviromental Medicine

UC San Diego