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Vernon County adopts updated Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan; HR to house policy
Summary
The board adopted an updated Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan presented by Public Health Director Amy Kleiber; the policy aligns with OSHA and state rules and requires 30-year retention of incident records and employer‑provided PPE and vaccination offerings.
On June 25 the Vernon County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2026‑35, adopting an updated Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan presented by Public Health Director Amy Kleiber. The minutes state the policy originated with the Health Department but is more appropriate to be housed in Human Resources going forward; the board adopted the resolution on voice vote.
The policy revisions documented in the minutes reference federal OSHA language (29 CFR 1910.1030) and state regulatory requirements. Key elements stated in the minutes include: universal precautions; provision of appropriate personal protective equipment at no cost to employees; procedures for disposal of sharps and regulated medical waste (contracted through LRI Medical Waste Disposal); post‑exposure evaluation and follow‑up, including testing timelines for HBV, HCV and HIV; Hepatitis B vaccine availability at no cost; and retention of exposure incident medical records for the duration of employment plus 30 years. The minutes also note training requirements and a defined schedule for review and updating of the policy.
The minutes do not include the full policy text in the body of the meeting summary but attach the policy language in the minutes package. The board adopted the resolution without recorded roll‑call tallies, on a unanimous voice vote.
