Clinic Manual

UMB UMSOD Policy For Known or Suspected Monkeypox Cases

Subject: III. Clinical – I. Patient Care

Effective Date: 08/20/2022

Reviewed and/or Revised: 08/20/2022

UMB/UMSOD Policy For Known or Suspected Monkeypox Cases

Policy and/or Procedure:

First priority is to prevent exposure of employees or patients!

  • Immediately Isolate patient to dental chair
  • Keep patient seated
  • Patient should wear a mask and cover all skin lesions, as much as possible
  • Anyone with contact should don gown, gloves, face shield, and N95 or equivalent respirator
  • Provide medical consultation including stressing the importance of prompt follow-up with a physician, and dismiss patient ASAP
  • Immediately contact the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) or Maryland State Department of Health (MDH) to report the case, including providing patient contact information
  • BCHD: (410) 396-4436, or after hours: (410) 396-3100
  • MDH: (410) 767-6700, or after hours: (410) 795-7365
  • CDC: (770) 488-7100, if additional clinical guidance is needed CDC: (770) 488-7100, if additional clinical guidance is needed
  • Do not take samples of lesions or make direct skin contact as part of the physical exam
  • Contact 410-328-2637 or UMBOccupationalHealth@som.umaryland.edu for additional assistance, including to discuss any potential exposure concerns
  • Once patient leaves the operatory/clinic, consult EHS for proper decontamination protocols (410-706-7055 from 8-4 M-F, otherwise 410-706-6665). Per EHS instructions, perform surface disinfection to all operatory surfaces and dispose of all PPE, including gowns, in the special medical waste containers surfaces
  • More information on waste management can be found here: Infection Prevention and Control of Monkeypox in Healthcare Settings
  • For those working in UMMS sites, please follow UMMS guidance