Emergency Needlestick/Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure for UC Students

Accidental needlesticks and/or body fluid exposure can happen, but it's extremely important to seek immediate care and report the incident.

Go to any hospital emergency room where you can get immediate care. Report your exposure to UHS at 513-584-STIX.

Immediate Steps

1. Cleanse wound and irrigate exposed areas.
2. Report the exposure to your supervisor.
3. Arrange for the source patient blood tests to be ordered by the patient’s provider.
4. If indicated, start HIV prophylaxis ideally within two hours.
5. UC students involved in BBP exposure need to go to the emergency department for immediate care, then report the incident to the Needlestick Hotline at 513-584-STIX (7849).

BBP Insurance Procedure

You must process the forms located on What to do in the event of an exposure, or you will be responsible to pay out-of-pocket for services received.