Injury and Property Damage
Student Exposure Procedure
(needle sticks, mucous membrane exposure, tuberculosis exposure, etc.)
See below and the University Physician website for information.
- Act quickly. Wash/irrigate site immediately, if indicated. Please see the MSU University Physician webpage for details.
- Seek evaluation and treatment immediately. Information on evaluation and treatment when either at a base hospital or elective rotation site should be sought immediately via the medical education department, a nursing supervisor, and/or the emergency department. The MSU Occupational Health Service at (517) 353-9137 may also be of assistance. The MSU hotline is also available 24/7 at 1 (877) STUCK50 or 1 (877) 788-2550.
- Once evaluation and treatment have occurred, please report event to the following:
- Site medical education department
- MSU Office of the University Physician - Students must complete a Healthcare Professional Students Exposure Report.
- Preclerkship - Please send detailed email to Associate Dean for Medical Education at waarala@msu.edu.
Clerkship - Please send detailed email to Assistant Dean for Clerkship at enright4@msu.edu.
NOTE: The payment of medical fees incurred due to any injury or illness arising out of participation in the program are the responsibility of the student.
General Information
General information on personal and automobile injury, property damage and liability insurance can be obtained from the Office of Risk Management & Insurance.