Exposure Incident - Report and Follow Up

Question 1

The affected detetnion staff member will:

Answer 1

1. Immediately notify the shift supervisor
2. If a physical injury was receivied, report to Northside Hospital Emergency Room or designated workers’ compensation clinic
3. Complete an inter-office memorandum to the infection conrol nurse via chain of command
4. Complete a Notice of Injury Form, and a Serious Incident Report

Question 2

The Shift Supervisor will notifiy:

Answer 2

1. Shift Commander
2. Notify the infection control nurse
3. Ask the source individual to consent to a blood test; if refused, contact the infection control nuse requesting they seek court ordered authorization
4. Ensure all documentation (Notcie of Injury Form and Serious Incident Report) is completed, reviewed and forwarded via chain of command before the end of shift

Question 3

The Shift Commander or designee will notify:

Answer 3

1. Northside Emergency Room the is in transit to the hospital if injury occurred
2. On-Duty clincial supervisor
3. Detention Invesitagions Unit
4. Ensure all documentation (Notice of Injury and Serious Incident Report) is completed, reviewed and forwarded via chain of command before end of shift