Precautions Against Exposure to the HIV Virus and Hepatitis B. A. The Department of Corrections (CDC), Youth Authority (CYA), Mental Health (DMH), Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Developmental Services (DDS) shall utilize the best guidelines identified for the housing, control and treatment of inmates, wards, clients, and patients to ensure the protection of staff from exposure to contagious/infectious disease. Examples of guidelines the departments may use are the Joint Advisory Notice issued by the Department of Labor, Department of Human Services, and guidelines issued by the Center for Disease Control.
B. CDC, CYA, DMH, DVA, and DDS shall provide the necessary training to staff who are responsible for the care and treatment of inmates, wards, clients, and patients with HIV. Training will be tailored to the express or identified needs of the staff assigned and will be conducted as determined and identified by management. Upon request, the Union will be provided with the approved training plan relative to HIV.
C. Signs or posters indicating the proper precautions that staff should follow relative to good sanitary practices will be posted in staff restrooms and other locations as determined by management.
D. The Union will bring concerns regarding health and safety issues to the local Health and Safety Committee for resolution.
E. CDC, CYA, DMH, DVA, and DDS may offer Hepatitis B vaccinations to all employees who have contact with inmates, wards, clients, or patients.
Precautions Against Exposure to the HIV Virus and Hepatitis B. A. The Department of Corrections (CDC), Youth Authority (CYA), Mental Health (DMH), Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Developmental Services (DDS) shall utilize the best guidelines identified for the housing, control and treatment of inmates, wards, clients, and patients to ensure the protection of staff from exposure to contagious/infectious disease. Examples of guidelines the departments may use are the Joint Advisory Notice issued by the Department of Labor, Department of Human Services, and guidelines issued by the Center for Disease Control.
