Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 641-11.8 - [Effective 1/1/2025] HIV and AIDS training programs where occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur

(1)Personnel covered by the rule.

a. Nonemergency personnel. All supervisory and patient care personnel of any agency listed below:

(1) A licensed hospice,

(2) A homemaker-home health aide provider agency that receives state homemaker-home health aide funds, or

(3) An agency that provides respite care services.

b. Emergency and law enforcement personnel. All personnel from the following agencies:

(1) Emergency medical services.

(2) Fire services.

(3) Law enforcement.

(2)Topics covered. Training programs must address the following topics, consistent with standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor:

a. Symptoms and modes of transmission of blood-borne diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis,

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)Timing of training. Training must occur before an initial assignment of tasks where occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may take place and at least annually thereafter.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135.11.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-11.8

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

Adopted by IAB November 27, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 11, effective 1/1/2025