Occupational Exposure Handbook for ERE Exposures

Table of Contents

  1. Statement of Purpose PDF document text
  2. Current recommendations based on scientific advancement and new technologies since the publication of Ryan White 11 years ago
    1. Explanation PDF document text
    2. ERE
      1. Emergency Response Algorithm – Emergency Responder PDF document text
      2. Emergency Response Algorithm – Designated Officer PDF document text
      3. Statement of Issues/ Concerns to be addressed in advance PDF document text
    3. Hospital
      1. Hospital Representative Algorithm PDF document text
      2. Statement of Issues/ Concerns to be addressed in advance PDF document text
  3. Ryan White Law – Federal Register, March 21, 1994 PDF document text
  4. New York State Law regarding ERE and sharing of information
    1. Part 63, HIV/AIDS Testing, Reporting and Confidentiality of HIV-Related Information
    2. Appendix F – Post Exposure Management: Employer Issues and Responsibilities PDF document text
  5. Emergency Responder
    1. NYS DOH Memo to emergency responders April 18, 1994 explaining Ryan White Law PDF document text
      1. Attachment: “Appointment and Role of Designated OfficersPDF document text
    2. Sample Policy PDF document text
      1. NYS DOH-2557: Authorization for Release of Information
    3. Sample form for request of information PDF document text
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    5. Sample form for notification to hospital of Designated Officer
    6. Hospital contacts (for 13 county Central New York Region) PDF document text
  6. Hospital’s Designated Officer
    1. NYS DOH Memo to hospital administrators April 18, 1994 explaining Ryan White Law PDF document text
    2. Sample hospital policy PDF document text
    3. Sample form for request of information PDF document text
  7. Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV and HIV and Recommendations for Post Exposure Prophylaxis, June 29, 2001
  8. HIV Prophylaxis Following Occupational Exposure, New York State guidelines, December 2005
  9. Educational materials for ERE placed on post exposure prophylaxis PDF document text
  10. Websites and Resources