agency can establish that identification is prohibited by state or local law.
the sample shall be preserved for at least 90 days. If within 90 days of the exposure incident the person elects to have the baseline sample tested, such testing shall be done as soon as feasible. 6. Refer the person for post- exposure prophylaxis, when medically indicated, as recom- mended by the U.S. Public Health Service:
4. T he source individual’s blood shall be tested as soon as feasible and after consent is obtained in order to determine HBV and HIV infectivity. If consent is not obtained, the institution or agency shall establish that legally required consent cannot be obtained. When the source individual’s consent is not required by law, the source individual’s blood, if available, shall be tested and the results documented. When the source individual is already known to be infected with HBV or HIV, testing for the source individual’s known HBV or HIV status need not be repeated. Results of the source individual’s testing shall be made available to the exposed person. The exposed person shall be informed of applicable laws and regulations concerning disclosure of the identifier and infectious status of source individual. 5. Refer the exposed person for collection and testing of blood for HBV and HIV serological status by the local Public Health Department or private physician. The exposed person’s blood shall be collected as soon as feasible and tested after consent is obtained. If the exposed person consents to baseline blood collection, but does not give consent at that time for HIV serological testing,
a. Counseling b. Evaluation of reported illnesses c. Provide information to the Health Department or private physician d. The Supervisor shall ensure that the Health Department evaluating a person after an exposure incident is provided the following information: e. A description of the exposed person’s responsibilities as they relate to the exposure incident. f. Documentation of the route(s) of exposure and circumstances under which exposure occurred. g. Results of the source individual’s blood testing if available. h. All medical records relevant to the appropriate treatment of the person, including vaccination status, which are the exposed
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