8453.01 - CONTROL OF BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS

The Board seeks to provide conditions that contribute to the protection of all persons from exposure to blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials while on school sites or at school activities.

The Superintendent shall ensure development and implementation of a program and procedures to minimize employee and student, as well as visitor, exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Hepatitis B vaccinations will be provided to "at risk" employees at no cost and in accordance with federally mandated scheduling. Appropriate procedures shall be established for the reporting, evaluation, and follow-up to any and all incidents of exposure.

The responsible principal or facility administrator, acting as "employer" at each site, shall:

1. develop an exposure control plan and update it annually;

2. ensure proper training in the universal precautions against exposure and/or contamination, including the provision of appropriate protective supplies and equipment;

3. identify those categories of employees whose duties create a reasonable anticipation of exposure to blood or other infectious materials;

4. request Hepatitis B vaccinations for those employees whose duties create a reasonable anticipation of exposure to blood or other infectious materials;

5. report all incidents of exposure;

6. provide for record keeping of all of the above that complies with Federal and State laws.

Reviewed 4/25/23

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