Infections or Contagious Diseases. Where infectious or contagious diseases are diagnosed among the inmate or resident population of an institution, upon request of the Association, representatives of the institution shall meet promptly with Association representatives to determine what steps, if any, are necessary to educate employees about the diseases and to determine what steps, if any, are necessary to safeguard the health and safety of the nurses as well as the inmates and residents. A nurse who may be at risk of exposure to an infectious agent or agents as the result of responsibilities for the care of a patient shall be informed of that patient's diagnosis or possible diagnosis by the facility according to facility policy and procedure.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
