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County adopts bloodborne-pathogen policy, agrees to offer hepatitis B vaccine to at‑risk staff
Summary
The court added a bloodborne-pathogen exposure control plan to the county policy manual as required by Texas Health and Safety Code chapter 81 and approved offering the hepatitis B vaccination to deputies, jailers, bailiffs and custodians; the court discussed cost and reimbursement logistics.
Gonzales County added a bloodborne-pathogen exposure control plan to its policy manual and agreed to offer the hepatitis B vaccine to staff who have routine exposure to blood or bodily fluids.
Misty from Human Resources introduced the policy, noting it covers protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccine procedures, laundry handling for contaminated clothing and post‑exposure actions as required under Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
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