# #39 PEP Talk: Insights From the National Post-Exposure Hotline

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Podcast: [American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-journal-of-infection-control-science-into-practice-4122674)
Published: 2024-10-03T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this fascinating AJIC Science Into Practice episode, hosts Nikki and Jessica explore the crucial topic of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with guest Dr. Carolyn Chu, Chief Clinical Officer of the National Clinician Consultation Center. They discuss the PEP line, a teleconsultation service supporting healthcare providers who manage exposures to bloodborne pathogens. The trio delves into the intricacies of PEP, the delay in its initiation, managing various exposures, and ensuring healthcare workers, particularly in urgent care, receive appropriate training and preparation to handle exposure properly and safely. With special guest: Carolyn Chu, MD, MSc, FAAFP, AAHIVS, Chief Clinical Officer/Principal Investigator of the National Clinician Consultation Center

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