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Program Manual - Saint Louis University

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d. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis -- The hepatitis B vaccination status and the vaccine-response status (if<br />

known) of the exposed HCW should be reviewed. A summary of prophylaxis recommendations follows:<br />

e. All HCW results are confidential.<br />

f. All evaluation, treatment, and testing are done at no cost to the HCW or the source patient.<br />

g. All exposed HCWs are counseled regarding reducing the transmission of hepatitis B virus.<br />

h. Records of the exposure will be maintained in the Employee Health HCW files.<br />

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