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Chapter 25. Risk Management and Insurance
Section 25.1. Special Services

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25.1.1. Hepatitis B Vaccinations

Definition

Hepatitis B: One of several bloodborne pathogens and can cause a potentially fatal infection of the liver.

Occupational Exposure: Contact with blood and other body fluids on a regular basis.


General Information

A bloodborne pathogens program has been established to protect against occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and includes the availability of the Hepatitis B vaccination to occupationally exposed employees.


Procedure

An employee or supervisor who suspects occupational exposure, should:

  1. Contact Occupational Safety and Health Services at 7-2118, for information and assistance.


  2. If determined to be an occupationally exposed employee, attend appropriate training as directed by the supervisor.


  3. NOTE: Once included in the bloodborne pathogens program and provided the required training, the Hepatitis B vaccination will be offered.

  4. Elects to receive the vaccination and the supervisor will make arrangements with Risk Management to initiate and authorize the vaccination process.


  5. The supervisor directs the employee to set up an appointment with a health care provider to begin the series.


  6. NOTE: Once the employee is vaccinated, the health care provider forwards confirmation of vaccination to Risk Management. Risk Management confirms status of employee vaccination to supervisor.

  7. Decline to receive the vaccination and the supervisor will direct the employee to sign a written declination form and keep it on file as required.


History
Adopted: 09/14/2001
Revised: 04/17/2002 Changed policy title to Hepatitis B Vaccinations and changed procedure appropriately for new title.

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