Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control


Section X.   Recordkeeping

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will establish and maintain an accurate record for each employee with occupational exposure, to include:

  1. The name and social security number of the employee.
  2. A copy of the employee's Hepatitis B vaccination status, including the dates of all the Hepatitis B vaccinations and any medical records relative to the employee's ability to receive the vaccination.
  3. A copy of all results of examinations, medical testing, and follow-up procedures.
  4. The University's copy of the healthcare professional's written opinion.
  5. A copy of all information provided to the healthcare professional.

The facility will ensure that the employee's medical records are kept confidential and are not disclosed or reported without the employee's express written consent to any person within or outside the workplace except as required by law.

The facility will maintain the records for employees with occupational exposure for at least the duration of employment PLUS an additional 30 years.

Employee medical records shall be provided upon request for examination and copying to the subject employee, to anyone having written consent of the subject employee or others as required by law.


Updated November 20, 2007 by SAK