[MCOH-EH] potential Pertussis exposure

[Denise Knoblauch]

OSHA does not require recording an exposure on the OSHA log unless the employee developed the condition even if prophylactic medication was given
Denise Knoblauch 
OSF Healthcare Supervisor

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> On Jul 16, 2019, at 2:58 PM, Mari Numanlia-Wone <Mari_Numanlia-Wone at elcaminohealth.org> wrote:
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> If the employees are treated with prophylaxis,
> would you report to W/C?  YES
> Or go on OSHA log as recordable? YES
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> Regards,
> Mari C
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> Mari Numanlia-Wone, RN, MSN, MBA
> Manager Employee Wellness & Health Services
> El Camino Health
> 2500 Grant Road
> Mountain View, CA 94040
> Tel: 650-988-7645
> Cell: 858-267-8550
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> From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Cathreen Johnson
> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:25 PM
> To: MCOH/EH
> Subject: [MCOH-EH] potential Pertussis exposure
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> Hello,
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> Can you please tell me how you would handle a pertussis or Meningitis exposure.
> If the employees are treated with prophylaxis, would you report to W/C?  Or go on OSHA log as recordable?
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> Thank you in advance,
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> Cathreen
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> Cathreen Johnson FNPc
> Manager, Employee Health Services
> City of Hope
> 626-218-5252
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