Post Exposure Prophylaxis and Training Resources

National Clinicians’ Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEPline) Hotline

(888) HIV-4911

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens can present serious risks to healthcare providers. Prompt post-exposure treatment for HIV and hepatitis B virus can be effective, but because each exposure case is unique, determining who should receive prophylaxis and which drugs are most appropriate is not always easy.

The National Clinicians’ Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline (PEPline) (888) 448-4911 offers treating clinicians up-to-the-minute advice on managing occupational exposures (i.e., needlesticks, splashes, etc.) to HIV, hepatitis, and other bloodborne pathogens.

PEPline clinicians will respond to your call from 6 to 11 p.m., seven days a week. This service is FREE.

Emergency calls made during evening, weekend, and holiday hours are forwarded to on-call clinicians. Non-emergency calls will be returned during business hours.

Clinicians will help assess the risk of the exposure, discuss the most recent post-exposure prophylaxis protocols, and review specific treatment and follow-up options. Written materials supporting the telephone discussion are sent by mail or fax whenever needed. Protocols are also available on the internet at www.nccc.ucsf.edu.

Training Resources for Bloodborne Pathogens

Labor and Industries website—Online Training Tools

1. Courses, Videos, and Workshops
2. Required Workplace Training and Plan Requirements
3. Safety forms, publications, etc.

American Red Cross 3-hour training course

Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission