Blood and Body Fluid Exposure
OUCH Contact Information
| On Campus | *9-888-OUCH (6824) |
| Off Campus | 402-888-OUCH (6824) |
| Long-Distance | 1-402-888-OUCH (6824) |
On Campus
Students during an assigned clinical rotation on the Omaha campus who experience a potential exposure to HIV or other blood-borne pathogens due to contact with blood or other infectious body fluids should dial the OUCH pager number (888-OUCH) and report their exposure immediately. Any student with a high-risk HIV exposure should receive post-exposure prophylactic (P.E.P.) medication within the first one to two hours after exposure.
The Nebraska Medical Center OUCH Pager representative will evaluate the potential risk of transmission and determine the appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis and the need for follow-up. Counseling regarding prophylaxis will be provided as part of the risk assessment and evaluation. After the initial evaluation, the student must call the Student Health appointment line at 402-559-7204 for a follow-up appointment. Follow-up care will be provided by Student Health.
Report any blood or body fluid exposure as soon as possible to the OUCH! pager.
Off-Campus Blood & Body Fluid Exposure
Students with potential exposure during an assigned off-campus clinical rotation will be instructed to report the incident to the supervisor at the site of the off-campus rotation and are to follow the written protocol for blood-borne pathogen exposures at the off-campus site where the rotation is being completed. Students should contact the OUCH PAGER at 1-402-888-OUCH (6824).
The location for follow-up care will be determined in consultation with Student Health along with implementation of referrals that are necessary. Any student with a high-risk HIV exposure should receive P.E.P. medication within the first one to two hours after exposure.