1. A. Every EMS operational program shall have a written infection control plan.

2. B. The infection control plan shall include provisions for:

   1. (1) Ensuring compliance with:

      1. (a) 29 CFR §1910.1030;
      2. (b) 29 CFR §1910.1200;
      3. (c) Labor and Employment Article, §5-702, Annotated Code of Maryland;
      4. (d) COMAR 30.03.04.06; and
      5. (e) All other State and federal regulations as they pertain to infection control;
   2. (2) Post-exposure notice, testing, and treatment consistent with Health General Article, §18-338.3, Annotated Code of Maryland;
   3. (3) Ensuring that all EMS providers affiliated with the EMS operational program have notice of the plan and its contents; and
   4. (4) Training of all EMS providers affiliated with the EMS operational program in blood-borne pathogens, universal precautions, and infection control before assigning duties and at least annually thereafter.

Authority: Education Article, §§13-509, 13-515, and 13-516, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 13, 2011 (38:1 Md. R. 12)