2. Trainees
  3. Safety, Reporting & Resident Protections

Safety, Reporting & Resident Protections

Your safety, wellbeing, and ability to report concerns confidentially are priorities of the GME Office. Use the resources below to report concerns, safety issues, duty hour violations, or injuries.

Report a Concern or Duty Hour Violation

Anonymous Report of Resident Concerns & Duty Hour Violations

Submit concerns anonymously. Reports are reviewed by the GME Office. A non-retaliation policy applies.

Link: https://go.uth.edu/anonymousGMEreport 

Fatigued Resident Travel Reimbursement

If you are too fatigued to safely drive home, you may request reimbursement for ride share services via your program coordinator in accordance with the GMEC approved policy.

Required Documents:

Note: Submissions with receipts older than 60 days require additional justification. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

UT Police Courtesy Escort

If you need assistance walking to your vehicle or between buildings, you may request a courtesy escort.

UT Police Risk Operations Center: 713-792-2890
UT Campus Safety Services & Info: https://www.utph.org/campus-safety/

When calling, please provide:

  • Your name
  • Number of people being transported
  • Point of origin
  • Destination

An estimated wait time will be provided.

Title IX Reporting & Support

Title IX protects residents and fellows from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and gender-based violence.

Residents may report incidents or seek confidential guidance through the UTHealth Title IX Office.

Visit the Title IX Office:
https://www.uth.edu/titleix/

Title IX Coordinator: 713-500-5163

Support, reporting options, and confidential resources are available.

Injury & Exposure Reporting

General Injury Reporting

For workplace injuries, accidents, or safety incidents:

UTHealth Residents/Fellows
Use the Supervisors’ First Report of Injury.

Military Residents/Fellows

  • File claims through your respective service branch.
  • If incident occurred on UTHealth property, complete the Military Resident Incident Report Form.

Visitors/Guests
Use the Visitors/Guest Accident Investigation Form.

Needle Stick, Bloodborne Pathogen, or TB Exposure (URGENT)

If you experience a needle stick, bloodborne pathogen exposure, or possible TB exposure, take immediate action:

Step 1: Apply First Aid Immediately

  • Clean exposed skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
  • Flush eyes or mucous membranes with water or saline for at least 15 minutes
  • If source patient is known, keep individual onsite for blood draw

Step 2: Report the Exposure

Step 3: Obtain Medical Evaluation

Student Health Services
UT Professional Building
6410 Fannin St., Suite 130
Houston, TX 77030

Appointments: 713-500-5171
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Walk-ins accepted for acute illness:
9–11 AM and 1–3 PM

Step 4: Call Exposure Hotline (24/7)

713-500-OUCH (713-500-6824)

Call before going to the ER.

Safety, Health, Environment & Risk Management

For workplace safety concerns related to environment or risk management, contact the Office of Safety, Health, Environment, and Risk Management – UTHealth Houston immediately or notify the GME Office for assistance. If you are unsure where to report an issue, contact the GME Office directly.