1. (a) A home health agency shall develop and implement written policies and procedures applicable to all agency staff that

   1. (1) minimize the risk of transmitting infection in all patient care or services; and
   2. (2) provide for the safe handling and disposal of biohazardous and infectious materials.

2. (b) At least every two years, a home health agency shall verify that its employees, contractors, and volunteers who provide patient care receive training on universal precautions and the prevention, transmission, and treatment of

   1. (1) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
   2. (2) acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS);
   3. (3) hepatitis; and
   4. (4) tuberculosis, in accordance with 7 AAC 12.650(a)(1).

(Eff. 9/6/96, Register 139; am 3/17/2022, Register 241)

Authority: AS 18.05.040, AS 47.32.010, AS 47.32.030