Procedure 615 Exposure to Communicable Diseases and Other Public Health Risks

Question 1

In order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, a member who claims a possible work-related exposure must be tested for Viral Hepatitis and HIV within _____ days of the exposure.

Answer 1

Ten (10)

Question 2

If taken within ____ hours of the exposure, some medications are believed to reduce the risk of contracting HIV by ____ %.

Answer 2

Two (2) , Eighty (80%)

Question 3

After the affidavit is signed, it will immediately be delivered in person to the _________.

Answer 3

Accounting and Personnel Office

Question 4

The Accounting and Personnel Office will hand deliver it, no later than the next business days, to the _________.

Answer 4

Health Dept. Epidemiologist

Question 5

The hospital may test for Hepatitis ____ or Hepatitis ____ without the patient’s consent.

Answer 5

B or C

Question 6

Members who would like to know the results of the communicable diseases exams will call the _______ with the Health Dept. at 207-8876.

Answer 6

Epidemiologist

Question 7

The officer sealing the police vehicle shall send a written report detailing the reason for sealing the vehicle to his _______ and the Fleet Services Management Office.

Answer 7

Unit /Shift Director