Procedure: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Since there is no evidence of non-sexual/non-blood-related transmission of the T-lymphotropic III, human immunodeficiency virus HTLV-III (HIV), students and employees will not be excluded from the workplace, lab or classroom in the absence of other contraindications. Because of the unlikelihood of transmission to others, prospective employees and students shall not as a condition of employment or admission be screened or questioned regarding previous tests for the antibody to the HTLV-III (HIV) virus.

Employees and students should follow appropriate recommended standards and practices of hygiene and sanitation while practicing universal precaution.

The confidentiality of information and records regarding AIDS or associated illnesses must be preserved.

Technical College Presidents shall conduct an on-going AIDS awareness and education program for employees and students. Full use should be made of State Department of Human Resources and local health department educational presentations, materials and other resources, including the statewide toll-free hotline (1-800-551-2728) established to provide the general public with a resource for answering questions and providing information on AIDS. For those within the metropolitan Atlanta dialing area, please call 876-9944.

References Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens

References

Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens

 

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Adopted: July 7, 1988
Revised: February 3, 1994
Revised: January 17, 2001