Critical Conditions

When injured due to a contaminated sharp object, exposure to a mucous membrane splash of blood or other body fluids containing blood:

Stop current activity
Wash injured areas well with water and soap
If mucus membrane is involved flush with water
If splashed to eyes then flush with water at eye wash station
Report injury to the Manager
The Manager facilitates obtaining a blood specimen from the source resident if ordered
Call the main Lurie Pathology Laboratory Specimen Processing to notify that a rapid HIV is being sent

One hour after source patient blood is sent to the main Lurie Laboratory, report to Corporate Health or call (312) 926-8282
One hour after source patient blood is sent to the main Lurie Laboratory, report to Corporate Health or call (312) 926-8282
The operator will forward your call to the provider on call after normal business hours.
Corporate Health or the provider on call will obtain source patient blood results and evaluate exposure
Corporate Health or the provider will give you instructions on care and follow-up required
On the day of the exposure complete Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Report fax to (312) 926-1787
On the day of the exposure, complete Safety Event Report
Follow-up with your manager