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. 2024 May;52(5):618-620.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.01.002. Epub 2024 Jan 9.

Implementation of a hotline ("S-T-I-C-K") to expedite management of occupational bloodborne pathogen exposures at an academic medical center: A Process Improvement Initiative

Lynnette Kenne  1 , Ashley Hinman  2 , Stephanie Holley  3 , Sarah Healy  3 , Tamara Sebolt  2 , Michael Edmond  3 , David L Nelson  3 , Kenneth Valley  2 , Rashmi N Mueller  3 , Barbara Schuessler  2 , Beth Hanna  3 , Takaaki Kobayashi  3 , Patrick Hartley  2
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Implementation of a hotline ("S-T-I-C-K") to expedite management of occupational bloodborne pathogen exposures at an academic medical center: A Process Improvement Initiative

Lynnette Kenne et al. Am J Infect Control. 2024 May.

Abstract

Previously, blood and body fluid exposures were managed by a visit to the University Employee Health Clinic during normal business hours and the Emergency Department after hours. We implemented the "S-T-I-C-K" program where health care personnel were evaluated immediately after exposure by a nurse-driven 24/7 hotline. Increasing accessibility to care and a simplified process for exposure management led to a significant decrease in Emergency Department utilization and time between the exposure and receipt of post-exposure prophylaxis.

Keywords: Blood and body fluid exposure; Needle exposure; Post-exposure prophylaxis.

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