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Title 4 : Municipal Personnel
Chapter 3 : Infectious Disease Control Policy

4-303 : Vaccinations, testing and post-exposure management.

  1. Hepatitis B vaccinations. The City of Baxter shall offer the appropriate hepatitis B vaccination to employees at risk of exposure free of charge and in amounts at times prescribed by standard medical practices. The vaccination shall be voluntarily administered. High risk employees who wish to take the HBV vaccination should notify their department head, who shall make the appropriate arrangements through the infectious disease control coordinator.
  2. Reporting potential exposure. City employees shall observe the following procedures for reporting a job exposure incident that may put them at risk for HIV or HBV infections (i.e., needle sticks, blood contact on broken skin, body fluid contact with eyes or mouth, etc.):


    1. Notify the infectious disease control coordinator of the contact incident and details thereof.
    2. Complete the appropriate accident reports and any other specific form required.

    3. Arrangements will be made for the person to be seen by a physician as with any job-related injury. 

      Once an exposure has occurred, a blood sample should be drawn after consent is obtained from the individual from whom exposure occurred and tested for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) and/or antibody to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV antibody). Testing of the source individual should be done at a location where appropriate pretest counseling is available. Post-test counseling and referral for treatment should also be provided.

  3. Disability benefits. Entitlement to disability benefits and any other benefits available for employees who suffer from on-the-job injuries will be determined by the Tennessee Workers' Compensations Bureau in accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 50-6-303. (2011 Code, § 4-503)