Regulations

Book:
Regulations

Section:
8000

Title:
Bloodborne Pathogens-Postexposure Medical Evaluation and Follow-Up

Legal Basis:

Number:
8635
Adopted:

Status:
Active
Effective:
05/22/2006
Policy Detail


I. PURPOSE

To specify a procedure for obtaining postexposure medical evaluation and follow-up in accordance with Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Regulation 1910.1030 and Section 32.1-45.1 of the Code of Virginia when a School Board employee is exposed to human blood in the course of his or her employment.
If an exposure has occurred, the exposed employee shall be eligible for a confidential medical evaluation and follow-up, including a determination of the source individual’s infectivity status, if recommended by the attending physician. The cost of these postexposure medical follow-up services shall be paid by the school division.

R8635.pdf

Created on 02/02/2009 at 10:55 AM by Linda S Sabo. Last update on 02/02/2009 by Linda S Sabo.