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The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment to prevent or minimize staff, researchers and student exposure to ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' complex (Mtb) and offer appropriate initial treatment/follow-up, when or if such exposures occur. | The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment to prevent or minimize staff, researchers and student exposure to ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' complex (Mtb) and offer appropriate initial treatment/follow-up, when or if such exposures occur. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
The policy of UNMC is to follow all applicable state and federal regulations including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, when making decisions regarding rights and responsibilities of individuals exposed to or currently under treatment for Mtb disease. To ensure compliance with these authoritative regulations and provide guidance to UNMC staff, researchers and students, a [https:// | The policy of UNMC is to follow all applicable state and federal regulations including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, when making decisions regarding rights and responsibilities of individuals exposed to or currently under treatment for Mtb disease. To ensure compliance with these authoritative regulations and provide guidance to UNMC staff, researchers and students, a [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/TB_Exposure_Plan.pdf Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan] has been designed to eliminate or minimize exposure to Mtb. <br /> | ||
All UNMC staff, researchers, and students who might be exposed to Mtb should review the | All UNMC staff, researchers, and students who might be exposed to Mtb should review the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/TB_Exposure_Plan.pdf Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan]. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
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*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/about/index.html UNMC Environmental Health and Safety] | *[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/about/index.html UNMC Environmental Health and Safety] | ||
*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/safety_policies_plans_guidelines.html UNMC Environmental Health and Safety Policies, Plans and Guidelines] | *[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/safety_policies_plans_guidelines.html UNMC Environmental Health and Safety Policies, Plans and Guidelines] | ||
*[https:// | *[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/TB_Exposure_Plan.pdf Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan].<br /><br /> | ||
This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | ||