Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 170.000 - Emergency Medical Services System
Section 170.340 - Appointment of Designated Infection Control Officer

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.170

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Each service shall ensure that its EMS personnel are informed of the requirements relating to the reporting of exposures to the infectious diseases set forth in 105 CMR 172.000: Implementation of Massachusetts General Laws C. 111, § 111C, Regulating the Reporting of Infectious Diseases Dangerous to the Public Health, and shall appoint one official of the service to act as a designated infection control officer to:

(A) Receive notifications and responses from health care facilities regarding exposures to infectious diseases dangerous to the public health, as defined in 105 CMR 172.001: Definitions;

(B) Report said exposures to EMS personnel; and

(C) Make requests on behalf of EMS personnel.

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