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Students who are involved in a needle stick, blood or body fluid exposure, or communicable disease exposure, while at USF-Lehigh Valley, should immediately report directly to Employee/Student Health.
In the case of a needle stick or blood or body fluid exposure, if Employee/Student Health is closed (after 4 pm, weekends and holidays), the student should immediately report to the emergency room at the respective campus.
Students exposed to a bloodborne pathogen will receive counseling and instructions for follow-up from Employee/Student Health services. Students exposed to an infectious disease will receive counseling and prophylaxis (if warranted) from Employee/Student Health.
The student must complete an incident report when any occupationally-related accident occurs while on rotation. Incident reports are paper forms (ADM-02) available on any patient area, in Employee/Student Health services or in the Student affairs office. The incident must be reported to USF-Lehigh Valley’s Office of Student Affairs as soon as possible so long-term follow-up and counseling can be coordinated.
Students who require emergency services due to any other type of accident or illness at USF-Lehigh Valley should report to the emergency room. Any illness or accident must be reported to USF-Lehigh Valley’s Office of Student Affairs as soon as possible.