Medical Surveillance: Difference between revisions

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== Policy ==  
== Policy ==  
The purpose of the medical surveillance program is to evaluate the health of employees related to their potential occupational exposures to hazardous agents. This program will also assure compliance with various regulations which require medical monitoring when employees use certain materials, are exposed to certain biological or physical hazards or are members of certain regulated occupational groups. This policy does not include ergonomic-related illnesses and work-related injuries/illnesses (worker's compensation claims) covered under the University Workers Compensation Program. <br /><br />
The purpose of the medical surveillance program is to evaluate the health of employees related to their potential occupational exposures to hazardous agents. This program will also assure compliance with various regulations which require medical monitoring when employees use certain materials, are exposed to certain biological or physical hazards or are members of certain regulated occupational groups. This policy does not include ergonomic-related illnesses and work-related injuries/illnesses (worker's compensation claims) covered under the University Workers Compensation Program. <br /><br />
Those working with animals should refer to the [https://www.unmc.edu/iacuc/policies/index.html IACUC Policy for Occupational Health and Safety for Personnel with Animal Contact].
Those working with animals should refer to the [https://info.unmc.edu/iacuc/policies/index.html IACUC Policy for Occupational Health and Safety for Personnel with Animal Contact].
== Responsibility ==  
== Responsibility ==  
=== Employee ===  
=== Employee ===  
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##Provide first aid and medical stabilization to the extent possible.  
##Provide first aid and medical stabilization to the extent possible.  
##Contact the Radiation Health Center Emergency number (ext. 9-5299) for immediate help.<br />
##Contact the Radiation Health Center Emergency number (ext. 9-5299) for immediate help.<br />
This information is included in the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/UNMC_FLIPCHART.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide]
This information is included in the [https://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/UNMC_FLIPCHART.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide]
=== Exposures - Chemicals ===
=== Exposures - Chemicals ===
Contact the Campus Emergency Number 9-5555 (off campus 911) If the exposure has resulted in the person being grossly contaminated, injured or incapable of rending aid to themselves or if providing assistance to the injured party would put the rescuer at risk. Contact the 9-OUCH (9-6824) or 402-888-OUCH for guidance for all other chemical exposures.  
Contact the Campus Emergency Number 9-5555 (off campus 911) If the exposure has resulted in the person being grossly contaminated, injured or incapable of rending aid to themselves or if providing assistance to the injured party would put the rescuer at risk. Contact the 9-OUCH (9-6824) or 402-888-OUCH for guidance for all other chemical exposures.  
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A post exposure treatment algorithm and agent specific protocols have been developed for biological agents and materials (referred to as the Post Exposure Agent Specific Protocols).  Protocols have been established to address agents for the types of exposures that could occur on campus.  All Institutional Biosafety Committee applications involving research with biological agents must include information for post exposure management. Information regarding biological incidents and spills is included in the [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/UNMC_FLIPCHART.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide].
A post exposure treatment algorithm and agent specific protocols have been developed for biological agents and materials (referred to as the Post Exposure Agent Specific Protocols).  Protocols have been established to address agents for the types of exposures that could occur on campus.  All Institutional Biosafety Committee applications involving research with biological agents must include information for post exposure management. Information regarding biological incidents and spills is included in the [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/UNMC_FLIPCHART.pdf Emergency Preparedness Guide].
== Incident Reporting ==
== Incident Reporting ==
A [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Confidential Report of Occurrence] form should be completed by the employee anytime there is an occurrence that could have or did result in an injury or damage to property. This includes Research-Related Adverse Events (see [http://www.unmc.edu/ibc/docs/ibc24_adverse_events_09apr2010.doc Reporting of Research-Related Adverse Event SOP#UNMC-IBC 24]) <br /><br />
A [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Confidential Report of Occurrence] form should be completed by the employee anytime there is an occurrence that could have or did result in an injury or damage to property. This includes Research-Related Adverse Events (see [https://www.unmc.edu/ibc/docs/ibc24_adverse_events_09apr2010.doc Reporting of Research-Related Adverse Event SOP#UNMC-IBC 24]) <br /><br />
A First Report of Incident Form will need to be completed and signed by the supervisor with input from the employee.
A First Report of Incident Form will need to be completed and signed by the supervisor with input from the employee.
== Confidentiality and Access to Medical Records ==  
== Confidentiality and Access to Medical Records ==  
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*Table 2. [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/Table2MedicalExaminations.pdf Medical Examinations - specific examination parameters]  
*Table 2. [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/Table2MedicalExaminations.pdf Medical Examinations - specific examination parameters]  
*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Confidential Report of Occurrence]
*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Confidential Report of Occurrence]
*[http://www.unmc.edu/ibc/docs/ibc24_adverse_events_09apr2010.doc Reporting of Research-Related Adverse Event SOP#UNMC-IBC 24]
*[https://www.unmc.edu/ibc/docs/ibc24_adverse_events_09apr2010.doc Reporting of Research-Related Adverse Event SOP#UNMC-IBC 24]
*See the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website
*See the [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/ Safety] website
*Contact the [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315)
*Contact the [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu Safety Manager] (402-559-7315)
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