New phone number for OUCH program

Heath-care workers with UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians are at risk of blood and body fluid exposures on a daily basis.












Numbers to Know



The following is a list of numbers available to report a blood borne pathogen exposure:

Pager

  • *9-888-OUCH (on campus)
  • 888-OUCH (off campus)
  • 1-402-888-OUCH (out of area)

Phone

  • 9-OUCH (on campus)
  • 559-OUCH (off campus)
  • 1-402-559-OUCH (out of area)




For this reason, the OUCH Program was created several years ago to expedite the process in the case of a blood borne pathogen exposure.

Beginning Thursday, the Medical Communication Center will provide the initial response when an employee has experienced a blood borne pathogen exposure and has contacted the OUCH pager system.

With this new process, employees may still utilize the OUCH pager system at 888-OUCH (6824), direct dial 559-OUCH or report to Employee Health during clinic hours.

All initial calls will be answered 24/7 by a medical call center customer service specialist and directed to a registered nurse to gather pertinent information and direct immediate care.

Employee Health will continue to provide follow up on all reported occupational blood borne pathogen exposures.

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