Bloodborne Pathogens Protocol
Employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens must immediately notify their supervisor. Treatment should be obtained from TruHealth (previously Medical Access). Dr. Manbir Takhar is the MCSIP Designated Treatment Provider.
TruHealth provides a 24/7 answering service. After hours, Dr. Takhar is available to provide telephonic treatment and consultation services.
Up-to-date hours of operation can be viewed at www.truhealthnow.com
TruHealth
12321 Middlebrook Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
Office 301.428.1070 Fax 301.428.3192
After-hours: Call Dr. Manbir Takhar @ 301.428.1070 and the after-hours service will connect you.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Including Federal Holidays)
The supervisor should provide the TruHealth location and number to the employee. If possible, the supervisor should call to notify TruHealth that the employee will be arriving for an evaluation.
If after-hours and treatment is recommended, Dr. Takhar will direct instruction for receiving care. Treatment may be required from the nearest emergency facility. Dr. Takhar will contact the selected facility to discuss treatment options. During the next business day, the employee should contact TruHealth to discuss a convenient time to see Dr. Takhar.
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
Treatment after Normal Business Hours
If treatment is required after hours, the emergency room physician will administer the necessary medication. However, if this is not possible and there are immediate pharmaceutical needs, the supervisor or employee should visit the Montgomery County Self-Insurance Program website www.mcsip.org for the nearest pharmacist.
In the sidebar menu, there is a link for CorVel CorCareRX, MCI’s team partner managing Workers’ Compensation Drug Plans.
To assist the employee, the supervisor should print a First Fill Card (temporary pharmacy card). Providing a First Fill Card eliminates the need for out-of-pocket expenses thus making the process convenient for the employee.
If preferred, there is the option to call CorCareRX’s toll-free 800.563.8438 for assistance locating a participating pharmacist.
Blue Door Family Pharmacies is an in-network provider located at 19851 Observation Dr., Ste. 145, Germantown, MD 20876. Telephone 301.515.1915, Fax 301.515.0682. Medications used to treat exposure to bloodborne pathogens are regularly stocked. If the required medication is not in stock the pharmacist will order for rush delivery.
CorVel has several pharmacy locations within Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Please visit the sidebar menu, select the link to CorCareRX, and follow the instructions for the pharmacy locator.
Representatives are available by phone 24 hours a day at 800.563.8438
Source Testing:
Medical Access will provide source testing. The employee requesting the source to be tested must provide CorVel and TruHealth with the necessary contact information for the source. If testing is performed by an area hospital, the source will need to give permission for the results to be released to TruHealth. To ensure proper billing, coordination with the CorVel Claims Professional is required.
