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A post-exposure treatment algorithm and agent-specific protocols have been developed for biological agents and materials (referred to as the Post Exposure Agent Specific Protocols). Protocols have been established to address agents for the types of exposures that could occur on campus. All IBC applications involving research with biological agents must include information for post-exposure management. Information regarding biological incidents and spills is included in the [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/emergprepguide.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide]. | A post-exposure treatment algorithm and agent-specific protocols have been developed for biological agents and materials (referred to as the Post Exposure Agent Specific Protocols). Protocols have been established to address agents for the types of exposures that could occur on campus. All IBC applications involving research with biological agents must include information for post-exposure management. Information regarding biological incidents and spills is included in the [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/emergprepguide.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide]. | ||
== Incident Reporting == | == Incident Reporting == | ||
UNMC employees, students, and volunteers are required to complete an Incident Report for all accidents/incidents involving injury. Unsafe conditions or "Near-Miss" incidents that did not result in injury, did not involve patients, or occur in clinical areas may be reported to UNMC EHS using the [https:// | UNMC employees, students, and volunteers are required to complete an Incident Report for all accidents/incidents involving injury. Unsafe conditions or "Near-Miss" incidents that did not result in injury, did not involve patients, or occur in clinical areas may be reported to UNMC EHS using the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/ehs-incident-report-form.html Near Miss/Potential Hazard Form]. See [https://www.unmc.edu/ibc/docs/ibc24_adverse_events_09apr2010.doc Reporting of Research-Related Adverse Event SOP#UNMC-IBC 24] for additional steps for reporting Research-Related Adverse Events. | ||
== Confidentiality and Access to Medical Records == | == Confidentiality and Access to Medical Records == | ||
Each person included as a part of the Medical Surveillance Program will have a confidential medical record including documentation of immunizations and other medical services received through the program. These records will be maintained in EH. <br /> | Each person included as a part of the Medical Surveillance Program will have a confidential medical record including documentation of immunizations and other medical services received through the program. These records will be maintained in EH. <br /> | ||