Infection ControlQuestion 79 of 100
After an exposure incident is reported, what must the employer provide?
a.A written warning placed in the employee's personnel file
b.A bill for the medical evaluation, payable by the employee
c.A requirement that the employee be tested publicly in front of staff
d.A confidential medical evaluation and follow-up, at no cost to the employee and at a reasonable time and place
Explanation
The employer must make available a confidential medical evaluation and follow-up immediately after an exposure incident, provided at no cost to the employee and at a reasonable time and place. Charging the employee or disciplining the employee for reporting would discourage reporting and violates the standard. Test results and evaluation records are confidential and must never be handled publicly.
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