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Policy No.: '''2009'''<br />
Effective Date: '''05/11/10'''<br />
Revised Date: '''12/02/21'''<br />
Reviewed Date: '''12/02/21'''<br />
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'''<big>Tuberculosis Exposure Policy</big>'''
== Basis for Policy ==
== Basis for Policy ==
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 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://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/TB_Exposure_Plan.pdf Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan] has been designed to eliminate or minimize exposure to Mtb. <br />
It is the policy of UNMC 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 Mycobacterium tuberculosis disease. To ensure compliance with these authoritative regulations and provide guidance to UNMC staff, researchers and students, a Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan has been designed to eliminate or minimize exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.<br /><br />


All UNMC staff, researchers, and students who might be exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis should review the Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan which is available online.<br /><br />
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].


For additional information, contact the Infection Control Specialist at 559-3980, or see the Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan.<br /><br />
==Additional Information==
*Contact [mailto:unmcehs@unmc.edu UNMC Environmental Health and Safety] or 402-559-6356
*[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/TB_Exposure_Plan.pdf Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan].<br /><br />


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Policy No.: 2009
Effective Date: 05/11/10
Revised Date: 12/02/21
Reviewed Date: 12/02/21

Tuberculosis Exposure Policy

Basis for Policy

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

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 Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan has been designed to eliminate or minimize exposure to Mtb.

All UNMC staff, researchers, and students who might be exposed to Mtb should review the Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan.

Additional Information

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