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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
- Contact UNMC Environmental Health and Safety or 402-559-6356
- UNMC Environmental Health and Safety
- UNMC Environmental Health and Safety Policies, Plans and Guidelines
- Tuberculosis Exposure Control Plan.
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