If the exposure was in the course of work, we cover everything under worker’s comp processes. The disease must be culture/swab confirmed in the index case and any subsequent symptomatic cases. EHS and IP work
together to do a proper exposure investigation and follow-up.
Deborah A. Sampson, PhD, APRN, COHN-S, FAANP
Director
Employee Health and Wellness Services
Southern New Hampshire Health P.O.Box 2014 8 Prospect Street Nashua, NH 03060
p(603) 281-8583 f (603) 577-5665
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net]
On Behalf Of Kumar, Bindu, MD
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 10:07 AM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [External] Re: [MCOH-EH] exposures
List,
Can I ask how your health systems handle employee exposures to influenza, pertussis etc.? Are the post-exposure prophylaxis medications covered under workers’ comp or by the employees’ personal insurance? What about when an employee becomes
symptomatic as a result of such exposure? Thank you in advance for your input.
Bindu Kumar MD
Associate Medical Director
Occupational and Travel Health
Main Line Health
484-476-2881