Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Treatment & Source Testing
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries may expose workers to bloodborne pathogens.
Bloodborne Pathogens Protocol
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease. These pathogens include hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries may expose workers to bloodborne pathogens.
The MCSIP offers a Designated Treatment Provider (DTP) who will speak directly with the employee, answer questions, and advise on testing and treatment options.
DTP’s services are free for employees and covered as part of their workers’ compensation claims. Testing of the source is also covered at no cost to the employee.
MCSIP Designated Treatment Provider
Dr. Manbir Takhar
truHealthNow
12321 Middlebrook Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
Office (301)428-1070 Fax (301)428-3192
After hours: Call Dr. Manbir Takhar at (301)428-1070, and the answering service will connect you.
DTP is available to
- Provide treatment and telephonic consultation services
- Provide source testing
- Primary point of contact
- Coordinate necessary care
Once an Exposure Occurs
Employee –
- Take appropriate precautions as guided by your employer
- Notify your supervisor
- Choose a medical provider and determine if immediate care is needed. MCSIP DTP is an option.
- Depending on the pathogen, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment should begin. The medical provider will advise on the best plan of care.
Supervisor –
- Provide the employee with DTP’s contact information.
- If the employee chooses to be seen by the DTP
- During regular work hours – Call ahead and advise the employee is coming in for care.
- After regular hours – provide the employee with the DTP contact information. The after-hours answering service will connect the employee with the doctor.
- Provide pharmacy information
Emergency Room and Urgent Care
The DTP can provide care; however, the employee has the right to be seen at an urgent care facility or emergency room. When the employee chooses to receive initial treatment with a provider other than the DTP, the DTP is available to provide follow-up care. If the employee decides to have the DTP provide follow-up care, the employee will need to contact the DTP for an appointment.
Area Hospitals
Montgomery County Hospitals
Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.754.7000
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
19801 Observation Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
301.557.6000
Montgomery General Hospital
18101 Prince Philip Dr.
Olney, MD 20832
301.774.8882
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
9901 Medical Center Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
301.279.6000
Shady Grove Adventist Emergency Center
19731 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874
301.441.8000
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.896.3100
Washington Adventist Hospital
7600 Carroll Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301.891.7600
Pharmacy Locations and First Fill
Pharmacy Locations – Most major pharmacies participate in the MCSIP pharmacy program. A current list can be accessed by searching Find a Pharmacy. Three stores located in Montgomery County open 24/7 are
- CVS, 7235 WISCONSIN AVE STE 100, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 547-4089
- CVS, 9920 KEY WEST AVE, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 251-0024
- CVS, 19100 MONTGOMERY VLG AVE, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, (301) 948-6886
CorVel Pharmacy Solutions, toll-free at (800)563-8438, is available for assistance.
First Fill is a service MCSIP offers as part of the pharmacy program. It provides medications immediately following an incident at no cost to the employee.
- A temporary pharmacy card is issued immediately once notice is given that an injury occurred.
- The First Fill covers medications prescribed during treatment immediately following a work-related injury or incident.
- The program offered by MCSIP eliminates the need for out-of-pocket expenses; the employee has no deductible or costs to cover.
- The First Fill information is easily accessible and may be texted or emailed.
Source Testing:
- MCSIP covers the cost of source testing provided by the DTP.
- The employee requesting the test must provide CorVel and the DTP with the necessary contact information to reach the source.
- The source must agree to the testing.
- A representative with the DTP will contact the source to coordinate testing.
- If a provider other than the DTP performs testing, the source must permit the results to be released.
Treatment:
If the physician feels treatment is needed, a prophylactic will be prescribed. Pharmacists do not always stock the medication; filling may take 24-48 hours, which is within the treatment protocol.
Locating a pharmacist
The link for CorVel Pharmacy Solutions can be found on www.mcsip.org.
