IN CASE OF NEEDLE STICK/EXPOSURE INJURY

Needlestick/Exposure Protocol

Updated 1/30/26

FACULTY/RESIDENTS

1️⃣ IMMEDIATE ACTION (DO NOT DELAY)

• Perform immediate first aid.
• Go immediately to the OUHC Emergency Department.
• Bring and present filled OUHC needlestick/exposure forms.
• Request source‑patient laboratory testing (“source labs”), when clinically appropriate, per OUHC protocol.

2️⃣ LSUHSC‑NO REPORTING & WORKERS’ COMP (REQUIRED)

• DA2000 (Electronic) – must be fully completed and submitted.
  • Management review may be completed by:
    • Program Director
    • Attending Physician
    • Business Manager
    • Program Administrator
  • Resident/fellow may complete independently with review/approval.
• DA1973 (Employer Report – PDF)
  • Completed or reviewed by the same individual as DA2000.
  • Email to workerscomp@lsuhsc.edu.
• HR initiates claim → Sedgwick may contact you → Claim number issued → Send claim number to Meocha Singleton

3️⃣ OUHC REPORTING (REQUIRED)

• Complete OUHC Needlestick Injury Workup Forms.
• Email forms to Meocha Singleton (Employee Health): meocha.singleton@ochsner.org
• Provide LSUHSC claim number once received.

💊 PHARMACY – FIRST FILL CARD

• • Use LSUHSC‑NO First Fill Card for immediate injury‑related prescriptions.

 

STUDENTS

REQUIRED STEPS

• Report immediately to the laboratory for required lab draws.
• Request source‑patient laboratory testing (“source labs”), when clinically appropriate, per OUHC protocol.
• DA3000 (Electronic Student Injury Report) – submit electronically.
• Complete OUHC Needlestick Injury Workup Forms.
• Email OUHC forms to meocha.singleton@ochsner.org.
• Within 72 hours, contact:
  Dr. Angela McLean – LSU Campus Health Clinic
  504‑568‑1798

💊 STUDENT INSURANCE & PHARMACY

• • Students must carry Blue Cross Blue Shield needlestick insurance.
  • Present Needlestick Insurance Card for evaluation and prescriptions.
  • Coverage includes 3‑day prophylaxis supply, when prescribed.
  • Medicaid students: present both Needlestick Insurance Card and Medicaid card for all prescriptions.