have occupational exposure, and in conjunction with post-exposure follow-up for all other employees who have an occupational incident involving blood OPIM. Routine post-vaccination testing is not offered. The vaccine is made available to designated employees through the school nurse after the employee has received training and within ten (10) days for all designated new employees. The school nurse is responsible for establishing the vaccination scheduling, and the vaccine is administered by the school nurse using the approved medical protocol. Employees also have the option of refusing the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series. They must sign a waiver documenting their refusal and that they understood the significance of their action. The employee may reconsider his/her declination and must then be given the vaccine upon request.
3.1010.05 MEDICAL EVALUATION OF EXPOSURE INCIDENTS Issue Date: 4/10/97
Medical evaluation to exposure incidents and follow-up will be accomplished by a Value Care provider delineated. 1. The exposed individual’s blood will be collected by the school nurse within twenty-four (24) hours of the exposure incident. 2. The employee will be offered the option of having their blood collected for testing of HIV/HBV status. In the event that the employee does not consent to HIV serological testing, the blood sample will be preserved by the laboratory for ninety (90) days to allow the employee to decide if they want the blood test. 3. The Source individual’s blood will be tested for HBV/HIV status, with written consent, unless written documentation of current status is provided by the source individual’s health care provider. 4. Medical evaluation and counseling of the exposed employee regarding any medical conditions resulting from the exposure to blood or OPIM that require further evaluation or treatment. 5. A written opinion for the District will be provided to the Superintendent or his/her designee within seven (7) days indicating: a. Whether HBV vaccination is indicated for the employee and if the employee has received the initial dose of such vaccine. b. His/her written opinion for post-exposure follow-up consisting of the following information: i. A statement that the employee has been informed of the evaluation; and ii. A statement that the employee has been told about any medical condition resulting from exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials which require further evaluation and treatment. (All other findings or diagnoses shall remain confidential and shall not be included in the written report.)
3.1010.06 EMPLOYEE MEDICAL RECORDS Issue Date: 4/10/97
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