Emily et al-
For what it’s worth, in Nebraska it’s encoded in state law/regulation that the source must allow collection of an appropriate specimen following exposure of a healthcare worker, LEO, or fire/rescue type. Despite this, our hospital has the
consent included in the admission consent form for inpatient. For outpatient, we usually obtain a specific consent for each case. But we are not a huge medical center, so the number of exposure cases is quite small compared to a place like Emory.
Definitely check state law to see if it is encoded there.
David
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Curious as to how hospitals/academic medical centers are handling source patient consents regarding Bloodborne Pathogen exposures? I am hearing from some organizations that they are obtaining consent ahead of time as part of admission
paperwork (inpatient and outpatient settings) so as to not delay processing available blood in the lab. This proactive consent contains wording that consent is given for BBP testing in the event it should occur during their admission or encounter.
I would love to hear from other organizations, particularly those in Georgia, as I know the rule can vary state to state.
Thank you!
Emily
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Emily Davis, MSN, ANP-BC, COHN-S
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Emory Healthcare and Emory University
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