Yes, we have anyone with a bloodborne pathogen exposure sign a declination or consent form for PEP. Of course if they decline they can change their mind at any time!

Jill Miguez, FNP, CNM, MSN, MSPH

(she/her/hers)

Employee Health Nurse Practitioner

Salem Health Hospital and Clinics

503.814.4671

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Hi,

Does anyone ask an employee who has had a bloodborne pathogen to decline HIV PEP if offered and they do not want to take it?

Rachel Leibu, MD, MBA, MS, FACOEM

Medical Director Occupational Medicine Services

Atlantic Health System

Clinical Assistant Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College

at Thomas Jefferson University

Office 973-829-4277

Cell 973-886-6708

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