194A.410 Vaccination program for emergency responders. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 1 194A.410 Vaccination program for emergency responders. (1) The department shall offer a vaccination program for emergency responders who may be exposed to infectious diseases when deployed to a disaster location. The
program shall include, but not be limited to, vaccinations for hepatitis A, hepatitis
B, diphtheria-tetanus, influenza, pneumococcal, and any other diseases for which
vaccinations are recommended by the United States Public Health Service and in
accordance with Federal Emergency Management Director's Policy. Immune
globulin shall be made available when necessary. (2) (a) Participation in the vaccination program shall be voluntary by emergency responders. (b) Participation in the vaccination program shall be mandatory for emergency responders who are:
1. Classified as having "occupational exposure" to bloodborne pathogens
as defined by the United States Occupational Safety and Health
Administration Standard in 29 C.F.R. sec. 1910.1030, who shall be
required to take the designated vaccinations; and 2. Otherwise required by law to take the designated vaccinations. (3) An emergency responder shall be exempt from receiving a vaccination when a written statement from a licensed physician is presented to the department
indicating that a vaccine is medically contraindicated for that person or the
emergency responder signs a written statement that the administration of a
vaccination conflicts with his or her religious tenets. (4) In the event of a vaccine shortage, the commissioner, in consultation with the Governor and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall
use federal recommendations to determine the priority for emergency responders. (5) The department shall notify emergency responders of the availability of the vaccination program and shall provide educational materials to emergency
responders on ways to prevent exposure to infectious diseases. (6) The department may contract with county and local health departments, not-for-profit home health care agencies, hospitals, physicians, or other licensed health care
organizations to administer the vaccination program for emergency responders. (7) This program shall be implemented upon receipt of federal funding or grants for administering an emergency responders vaccination program. Upon receipt of
funding, the department shall make vaccines available to emergency responders as
provided in this section. Effective: June 24, 2003
History: Created 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 4, effective June 24, 2003.