Blood and Body Fluid Exposure

If you have been exposed: This material is presented for information only. This is NOT an interactive program. You will need to make the telephone calls or carry out the activities as described in the protocol (below). You can NOT fill out the form on the Web. Please review the information. If you have further questions, please call 319.335.8392 and ask to speak to the Nurse Manager about the Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Protocol.

Prevent exposure:

Standard Precautions 

Flowcharts

Medical student at UIHC
Nursing student at UIHC
Physician Assistant student at UIHC
All health science students at off-site locations
All UI students 

For students receiving training at College of Dentistry (COD):

• Exposed individual's evaluation to be done at the Student Health Service.
• Source patient's blood sample to be drawn at COD and sent to Student Health Service with exposed student. 

Protocol for students at the University of Iowa

Protocol for students who are exposed to blood or body fluids while enrolled at the University of Iowa