INCIDENT REPORTING

INJURIES & HBBFE INCIDENTS

All injuries that occur while in a learning environment MUST be reported to the MD Program Office within 48 hours. 

What do I do in case of injuries or human blood or body fluid exposure?

IMMEDIATELY:

1. Remove contaminated gloves, clothes, etc.

2. For sharps injury allow bleeding for 1-2 minutes - do not squeeze. Wash the affected area with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub and cover with a dressing. 

3.  For mucous membrane exposure (ie. eyes, nose, mouth) and non-intact skin, flush with large amounts of water for 10-15 minutes. 

4.  Report the incident to the Charge Nurse and your supervisor immediately to complete the Source Risk Assessment and obtain first aid. 

5. Follow facility-specific reporting protocol. If you are at: 

• AHS Facility call 1-855-450-3619

• Covenant Health Facility call 1-855-342-8070

REPORTING:

1. Complete the online University of Alberta Incident Report by clicking the "Report an Incident" link

2. Complete the Alberta WCB Worker's Report of Injury by following the Report an Injury link

3. Medical Program students must submit both forms within 48 hours to the MD Program Office via email at UME.HBBFE@ualberta.ca or fax to 780-492-9531.

• For additional help contact the MD Program | 780-492-6350

• Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing (OAW) | 780-492-3092 or 780-492-3150

• AMA Physician & Family Support Program 24/7 | 1-877-767-4637

• CPSA - Advice to Profession - Blood Borne Infections in Health Care Workers

For more information about BBFE, please visit the AHS link Blood & Body Fluid Exposure (BBFE) | Insite (albertahealthservices.ca).

DEALING WITH PROBLEMS

If you experience a significant problem, have a complaint, or believe you have faced harassment or abuse, please reach out to Dr. May Sanaee, the Clerkship Coordinator.

All student complaints, appeals, and reports of harassment or abuse should be directed to the Clerkship Coordinator, who will handle them with strict confidentiality. The Coordinator may offer to meet with a staff member involved in the complaint on your behalf.

The Clerkship Coordinator aims to resolve conflicts to the satisfaction of all parties involved. In most cases, issues can be settled informally without resorting to the University’s formal complaints process. If necessary, the assistance of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs may be requested at the Clerkship Coordinator's discretion.

Students who fail the rotation will be required to schedule a meeting with the Clerkship Coordinator.