Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.11

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 641-11.11 - Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to describe the required content of HIV and AIDS training programs and to identify the groups of personnel involved.

(1)Nonemergency personnel. Before an initial assignment of tasks where occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may take place and at least annually thereafter, all supervisory and patient care personnel of any agency listed below shall complete training concerning blood-borne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis, consistent with standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor:

a. A licensed hospice,

b. A homemaker-home health aide provider agency which receives state homemaker-home health aide funds, or

c. An agency which provides respite care services.

(2)Nonemergency personnel training content. Training programs must address the following topics:

a. Symptoms and modes of transmission of blood-borne diseases,

b. Location and handling of personal protective equipment,

c. Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, and

d. Follow-up procedures in the event of an exposure.

(3)Emergency and law enforcement personnel. Before an initial assignment of tasks where occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may take place and at least annually thereafter, all emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel shall complete training concerning blood-borne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis, consistent with standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.

(4)Emergency and law enforcement personnel training content. Training programs must address the following topics:

a. Symptoms and modes of transmission of blood-borne diseases,

b. Location and handling of personal protective equipment,

c. Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, and

d. Follow-up procedures in the event of an exposure.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135.11.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.11

ARC 1215C, IAB 12/11/2013, effective 1/15/2014

Amended by IAB February 1, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 16, effective 3/8/2017