In Iowa, we do not need informed consent to test the source.

 

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)

barbara.grabenbauer@unitypoint.org

www.unitypoint.org

 

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of PRATER, DEANNA
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 1:21 PM
To: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] BBP Exposure packet-unsecure

 

Thank you so much.  Are we not required to obtain consent for testing?

 

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces+deanna.prater=bayareahospital.org@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Grabenbauer, Barbara K.
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 08:16
To: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] FW: BBP Exposure packet-unsecure

 

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Maybe – third time is a charm.

 

Thank you,

Barb Grabenbauer, RN, CIC

 

From: Grabenbauer, Barbara K.
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 9:24 AM
To: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: RE: BBP Exposure packet

 

We include:

1.       Step by Step instructions (attached)

2.       Paper First Report of Injury

3.       Lab slip (pre-filled out) for the Source of the exposure: Rapid HIV, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C-HCV

4.       HIV information (attached)

5.       Consent for HIV test for the employee (attached)

6.       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.

7.       Consent/refusal for Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)-(attached)

8.       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

9.       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)

barbara.grabenbauer@unitypoint.org

www.unitypoint.org

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