Infectious Diseases, Body Fluid, and Needle-Stick Exposures

Rocky Vista University has adopted policies and procedures for dealing with exposure to infectious diseases including, but not limited to HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. In the event a student experiences an exposure or needlestick, the student shall seek immediate treatment in accordance with current and appropriate medical standards.  Costs related to evaluation and treatment of an exposure or needlestick injury will be submitted as a claim through Workers’ Compensation. 

Students must contact RVU’s Human Resources Department, as well as the RVU PA Program immediately after care is initiated. 

Rocky Vista University has adopted policies and procedures for dealing with exposures. Students can find the full policies in the RVU DynamicPolicy repository. 

Students in the RVU PA Program are required to adhere to these guidelines.