Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Agency Section NumberSection V – Human Resources
Agency/DivisionNC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
Policy Effective Date 2004-04-01T16:35:00-05:00
Policy Revision Date(s)2003-07-01
Policy Original Effective Date2001-07-15 16:30:00
Policy File Pol5_SB_AIDS.pdf


Policy Purpose

The purpose is to establish department policy on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Bloodborne Pathogens which may pose a concern to employees within the workplace. It is further the intent of this policy to ensure that recommended practices to protect against occupational exposure to these diseases are in place.