300-21 Communicable Disease Policy Flashcards
Who is responsible for dissemination and replacement of parts of the communicable disease kit?
Division vehicle coordinator
May an employee who has been trained refuse to render aid to a person who has a communicable disease?
No
How shall individuals contaminated with bodily fluids or coughing be transported?
Separate vehicles
Beyond notifying jail and support personnel of a prisoner being contaminated with bodily fluids what shall arresting officer do?
Write on arrest forms of contamination
Who shall be contacted to transport and dispose of biohazard materials?
General Services Department
What is the immediate procedure following an exposure?
Contact supervisor, supervisor then completes COH accident report form and COH On The Job Injury Sheet
When shall employees go to hospital for preventative treatment?
Earliest possible time
Can dept force employee for a blood test following an exposure?
No
How long does employee have before Worker’s Comp requires baseline blood test after exposure?
10 days
Who determines if an incident qualifies for an exposure?
Health Dept Bureau of Epidemiology
What shall employee do if exposed while transporting suspect or citizen?
Same process but complete Report of Possible Exposure of Transporter form and leave it with hospital
Are hospitals required to test sources of exposure?
No
How can employee request mandatory testing of an exposure source? i.e suspect who bit you
Complete Affidavit of Exposure to Communicable disease in 1st person, notarize it. HSU will fax it Bureau of Epidemiology
If mandated testing of an exposure source needs a warrant or court order who shall assist Bureau of Epidemiology?
HCDA Victim’s Services Unit
If exposure source is mandated to be tested and is in county jail, who shall administer test?
Disease Intervention Specialist working for county
