300-21 Comminicable Disease Policy Flashcards
How long should you wash hands?
At least 15 seconds before rinsing and doing
For disinfectants you need one part bleach 10 parts water.
How long does an employee have to notify health and safety unit (HSU)
24 hours by fax.
* notarized “exposure to communicable disease” form
What is needed for an employee to be entitled to worker’s compensation?
- sworn affidavit of the date and circumstances of exposure
* baseline test taken within 10 days after exposure
Who is responsible for the dissemination and replacement of items in the communicable disease kit
Divisional vehicle coordinators
Do employees have to go to the hospital emergency room or urgent care to receive protective treatment at the earliest possible time?
Shall go but employees may not be forced to submit to a blood test
Who will evaluate each situation and determine if in their judgement the incident qualifies as an exposure?
Personnel with Houston Health Department (HHD) Bureau of Epidemiology
What shall an employee do after documenting the potential exposure as if it were an in the job injury?
Employee with the potential employee shall FAX all IOD paperwork to HSU WITHIN 24 hours
Who is the liaison between the employee and HHD Bureau of Epidemiology.
Health and Safety Unit (HSU)
Test results will be given to HSU from HHD then results of the test will be released to the employee by _______ followed by a letter within three business days
Telephone
