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If the employee initially declines Hepatitis B vaccination, but at a later date decides to accept the vaccination, the vaccination shall then be made available. All employees who decline the Hepatitis B vaccination offered shall sign the OSHA required waiver indicating their refusal. If a routine booster dose of Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended by U.S. Public Health Service at a future date, such booster doses shall be made available at no cost to the employee. The Hepatitis B Vaccine shall be offered to all custodial staff and personnel working in the following positions: Studio Manager Tattoo Artists POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP: All exposure incidents shall be reported, investigated, and documented. When any Personnel incur an exposure incident, they shall report it immediately to the Studio Manager or Owner, Lynda Diaz. Following a report of an exposure incident, the exposed Personnel shall go to the closest Hospital or the Medical Facility of their choice for a confidential medical evaluation and follow-up, including at least the following elements: 1. Documentation of the route(s) of exposure. 2. A description of the circumstances under which the exposure occurred. 3. The identification and documentation of the source individual. (The identification is not required if the Studio can establish that identification is impossible or prohibited by state or local law.) 4. The collection and testing of the source individual's blood for HBV, HCV and HIV serological status. 5. Post-exposure treatment for the Personnel, when medically indicated in accordance with the U.S. Public Health Service. 6. Counseling. 7. Evaluation of any reported illness. The Healthcare professional evaluating any Personnel shall be provided with the following information: 1. A copy of this plan. 2. A copy of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen regulations (29 CFR 1910.1030) 3. Documentation of the route(s) of exposure. 4. A description of the circumstances under which the exposure occurred. 5. Results of the source individual's blood testing, if available. 6. All medical records applicable to treatment of the employee, including vaccination status. The Personnel shall receive a copy of the evaluating healthcare professional's written opinion within 15 days of the completion of the evaluation. The healthcare professional's written opinion for Hepatitis B vaccination is limited to the following: Whether the Personnel need Hepatitis B vaccination Whether the Personnel has received such a Hepatitis B vaccination The healthcare professional's written opinion for post-exposure evaluation and follow-up is limited to the following information: That the Personnel were informed of the results of the evaluation. That the Personnel were informed about any medical conditions resulting from exposure to blood or other infectious materials that require further evaluation or treatment.