We have a system where they are notified of exposure and they must call in to tell us about their involvement with the case so we can determine the exact exposure and if they need to be prophylaxed or furloughed.

Our WC budget pays for the Rx but they have to get it from our pharmacy.   If we furloughed them it could become WC.

If they become symptomatic and thus convert with illness we put it on the OSHA log.

If they “think “ they were exposed they have to prove exposure.

Regardless… we encourage calls for all suspected exposure inhouse and in the community so we can triage them and instruct them on what to do.

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: 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