Student Exposure Incident Procedure

This procedure outlines the required steps for students following exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens, including tuberculosis. Timely action is critical to ensure proper documentation, medical evaluation, and insurance coordination.

Step 1: Report the Incident Immediately

  • Notify your instructor as soon as the exposure occurs.

Step 2: Document the Incident Within 24 Hours

  • Complete the Exposure Control Incident Report Form within 24 hours of the incident.
  • To access the form:
    • Visit the Albany Technical College Homepage.
    • Navigate to RESOURCES → Exposure Control.
    • In the left-hand menu, select Exposure Control Report Form.
    • Download and complete the Albany Technical Exposure Incident Report Form.

Step 3: Submit the Completed Form

  • Ensure all sections of the form are filled out accurately.
  • Your instructor must notify Dr. Morris B. Clarington, Exposure Control Coordinator:
    - Phone: (229) 430-1693
    - Email: mclarington@albanytech.edu
  • Submit the completed form to Dr. Clarington.

Step 4: Insurance Coordination

  • Dr. Clarington will refer your instructor to the Office of Student Affairs to initiate an insurance claim.
  • Your instructor is responsible for contacting Student Affairs on your behalf.

    Student Affairs Contact:
    Ms. Eulanda F. Brown, BSA
    Phone: (229) 430-2864
    Email: ebrown@albanytech.edu

  • Student Affairs will:
    • Provide the Claim Form to complete and the insurance information for medical evaluation and treatment.

Step 5: Seek Medical Evaluation Promptly

  • Visit a healthcare provider as soon as possible. (Preferably: Phoebe Corporate Health)
  • Bring your college-issued insurance documentation.

During your visit, ensure the following:

  • Record the route and circumstances of exposure.
  • Identify and, if possible, test the source individual for HIV, HBV, and HCV (with consent).
  • Obtain baseline bloodwork for HIV, HBV, and HCV.
  • If exposed to a known HIV-positive source, begin post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 2 hours.
  • If you decline HIV testing, preserve baseline blood samples for 90 days.

Step 6: Follow-Up Care

  • The evaluating healthcare provider will receive:
  • A description of the tasks performed at the time of exposure.
  • Details of the exposure route and circumstances.
  • Source individual’s test results (if available).
  • Your vaccination and medical history, including Hepatitis B status.

If medication or prophylaxis is prescribed, refills may be obtained from Phoebe Corporate Pharmacy.

Important Reminder

All exposure incidents must be reported and documented within 24 hours of occurrence.