Blood or Body Fluid Spill
- Wear gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
DO NOT PICK UP BROKEN GLASS WITH YOUR HANDS! - Blot blood with an absorbent material.
- Discard blood and spill kit in a plastic biohazard bag.
- Clean spill area with a 10% bleach solution or another approved disinfectant.
- If necessary, isolate area and contact Housekeeping by calling the Plant Operations EMS phone number (322-2621).
- If students are exposed, instruct them to go to the Student Health Center (322-2427), or after regular office hours, to the Emergency Department.
- If staff or faculty are exposed, instruct them to go to the Occupational Health Clinic (936-0955), or after regular office hours, to the Emergency Department. Employees should complete a First Report of Injury report.
Immediate First Aid
- Wash skin surfaces immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.
- Flush mucous membranes of the eye, mouth, or nose immediately, and rinse thoroughly with water for 10-15 minutes. Remove contact lenses.
- DO NOT use bleach as a skin disinfectant.
To contact the Vanderbilt Police Department in an emergency:
- Call 911 from any campus phone.
- Call (615) 322-2222 from any other phone.
Natural Disasters
Hazardous Materials Spill
Security (Access to these Security guides requires login with VUNet ID & e-password.)
Medical Center students, staff and faculty should also refer to the VUMC Emergency Response Quick Reference Guide and the VUMC Safety & Emergency Operations Manual.