4119.43, 4219.43, 4319.43 - Universal Precautions

Universal precautions shall be observed throughout the programs operated by the County Superintendent of Schools to protect employees, students and any other persons in the school environment from contact with potentially infectious blood or other body fluids.

Universal precautions are appropriate for preventing the spread of all infectious diseases and shall be used regardless of whether blood borne pathogens are known to be present.

Approved: September 15, 1994