SECTION 450:17-27-2. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)


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  • (a)    The facility shall have a policy of non-discrimination against persons with HIV infection or AIDS.
    (b)   All facilities shall observe the Universal Precautions For Transmission of Infectious Diseases as set forth in, "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens" published by the (U.S.) Occupations Safety Health Administration [OSHA]; and
    (1)   There shall be written documentation the aforestated Universal Precautions are the policy of the facility;
    (2)   Inservice training regarding the Universal Precautions shall be a part of employee orientation and, at least once per year, is included in employee inservice training.
    (c)   Compliance with 450:17-27-2 is determined by reviews of facility policy and procedure and inservice training records, schedules, or other documentation.
[Source: Added at 14 Ok Reg 1919, eff 5-27-97; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2333, eff 7-1-02]