BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

Hepatitis B Vaccination and Past Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up

The employer is required to make available the Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure. In addition, the employer must provide post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have an exposure incident. All medical evaluations and procedures must be provided:

At no cost to the employee
At a reasonable time and place
Under the supervision of a licensed physician or health care professional
According to current recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service.

The Hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series must be offered within 10 working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational exposure to blood or OPIM. Exceptions to this requirement are: when employees have previously completed the Hepatitis B vaccination series; immunity is confirmed through anti-body testing; or the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons. Employees must sign a declination form if they choose not to be vaccinated, but may request and obtain the vaccination at a later date at no cost.

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