I believe that depends on the State. Colorado does not require it:
Thank you,
Sara
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PRATER, DEANNA
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Thank you so much. Are we not required to obtain consent for testing?
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Maybe – third time is a charm.
Thank you,
Barb Grabenbauer, RN, CIC
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We include:
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Step by Step instructions (attached)
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Paper First Report of Injury
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Lab slip (pre-filled out) for the Source of the exposure: Rapid HIV, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C-HCV
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HIV information (attached)
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Consent for HIV test for the employee (attached)
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Lab slip (pre-filled out) for the employee that was exposed: Rapid HIV, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, Hepatitis C Antibody. This will be done if the Source tests positive for any of their tests.
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Consent/refusal for Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)-(attached)
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Lab slip (pre-filled out) for the employee of the exposure for additional lab work if they want PEP: Hepatic Function Panel, CBC with diff, BUN and Creatinine
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Our policy on Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Draft-attached)
Thank you,
Barb Grabenbauer, RN, CIC
Infection Prevention/Employee Health Coordinator
UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown
3 S. 4th Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-5379 (office)
(641) 750-0562 (mobile)
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For those of you in the hospital setting, can you tell me what you include in your Bloodborne Pathogen exposure packets. Any samples would be appreciated?
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