title: Development of a postexposure biologic treatment algorithm on a medical center campus.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the development of an easily accessible online biologic exposure algorithm to guide postexposure medical evaluation and treatment of medical research personnel and health care workers in a Midwest medical center campus.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe the steps involved in the creation of a biologic exposure algorithm from design through implementation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  One point of contact allows phone evaluation and immediate triage, providing effective and timely medical care for exposed employees as well as important guidance for clinicians. The algorithm and exposure response system achieved the goal of integrating clinical and research laboratory exposure response.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Development of an integrated clinical and research exposure protocol may be an efficient way to maximize biosafety for workers.
authors: The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA. khansencain@nebraskamed.com
authors: Kristine M
authors: KM
authors: Hansen-Cain
authors: Stephen B
authors: SB
authors: Smith
authors: Catharine I
authors: CI
authors: Paules
authors: Philip W
authors: PW
authors: Smith
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D015146:Midwestern United States; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D056990:Post-Exposure Prophylaxis / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration