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TX Health & Safety Code § 85.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter E. Duties of State Agencies and State Contractors|Section 85.111. Education of State Employees

Sec. 85.111.  EDUCATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES.  (a)  Each state agency annually shall provide to each state employee educational information about:(1)  methods of transmission and prevention of HIV infection;(2)  state laws relating to the transmission of HIV infection; and(3)  conduct that may result in the transmission of HIV infection.(b)  The educational information shall be provided to a newly hired state employee on the first day of employment.(c)  The educational information shall be based on the model developed by the department and shall include the workplace guidelines adopted by the state agency.(d)  The department shall prepare and distribute to each state agency a model informational pamphlet that can be reproduced by each state agency to meet the requirements of this section.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0284, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter E. Duties of State Agencies and State Contractors|Section 85.112. Workplace Guidelines

Sec. 85.112.  WORKPLACE GUIDELINES.  (a)  Each state agency shall adopt and implement workplace guidelines concerning persons with AIDS and HIV infection.(b)  The workplace guidelines shall incorporate at a minimum the model workplace guidelines developed by the department.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter E. Duties of State Agencies and State Contractors|Section 85.113. Workplace Guidelines for State Contractors

Sec. 85.113.  WORKPLACE GUIDELINES FOR STATE CONTRACTORS.  An entity that contracts with or is funded by any of the following state agencies to operate a program involving direct client contact shall adopt and implement workplace guidelines similar to the guidelines adopted by the agency that funds or contracts with the entity:(1)  the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services;(2)  the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;(3)  the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;(4)  the department;(5)  the Department of Aging and Disability Services; and(6)  the commission.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0285, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter E. Duties of State Agencies and State Contractors|Section 85.114. Education of Certain Clients, Inmates, Patients, and Residents

Sec. 85.114.  EDUCATION OF CERTAIN CLIENTS, INMATES, PATIENTS, AND RESIDENTS.  (a)  Each state agency listed in Section 85.113 shall routinely make available HIV education for clients, inmates, patients, and residents of treatment, educational, correctional, or residential facilities under the agency's jurisdiction.(b)  Education available under this section shall be based on the model educational materials developed by the department and tailored to the cultural, educational, language, and developmental needs of the clients, inmates, patients, or residents, including the use of Braille or telecommunication devices for the deaf.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0286, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter E. Duties of State Agencies and State Contractors|Section 85.115. Confidentiality Guidelines

Sec. 85.115.  CONFIDENTIALITY GUIDELINES.  (a)  Each state agency shall develop and implement guidelines regarding confidentiality of AIDS and HIV-related medical information for employees of the agency and for clients, inmates, patients, and residents served by the agency.(b)  Each entity that receives funds from a state agency for residential or direct client services or programs shall develop and implement guidelines regarding confidentiality of AIDS and HIV-related medical information for employees of the entity and for clients, inmates, patients, and residents served by the entity.(c)  The confidentiality guidelines shall be consistent with guidelines published by the department and with state and federal law and regulations.(d)  An entity that does not adopt confidentiality guidelines as required by Subsection (b) is not eligible to receive state funds until the guidelines are developed and implemented.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter E. Duties of State Agencies and State Contractors|Section 85.116. Testing and Counseling for State Employees Exposed to HIV Infection on the Job

Sec. 85.116.  TESTING AND COUNSELING FOR STATE EMPLOYEES EXPOSED TO HIV INFECTION ON THE JOB.  (a)  On an employee's request, a state agency shall pay the costs of testing and counseling an employee of that agency concerning HIV infection if:(1)  the employee documents to the agency's satisfaction that the employee may have been exposed to HIV while performing duties of employment with that agency;  and(2)  the employee was exposed to HIV in a manner that the United States Public Health Service has determined is capable of transmitting HIV.(b)  The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the criteria that constitute possible exposure to HIV under this section.  The criteria must be based on activities the United States Public Health Service determines pose a risk of HIV infection.(c)  For the purpose of qualifying for workers' compensation or any other similar benefits or compensation, an employee who claims a possible work-related exposure to HIV infection must provide the employer with a written statement of the date and circumstances of the exposure and document that, within 10 days after the date of the exposure, the employee had a test result that indicated an absence of HIV infection.(d)  The cost of a state employee's testing and counseling shall be paid from funds appropriated for payment of workers' compensation benefits to state employees.  The State Office of Risk Management shall adopt rules necessary to administer this subsection.(e)  Counseling or a test conducted under this section must conform to the model protocol on HIV counseling and testing prescribed by the department.(f)  A state employee who may have been exposed to HIV while performing duties of state employment may not be required to be tested.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0287, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.141 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter G. Policies of Correctional and Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire Departments, and Emergency Medical Services Providers|Section 85.141. Model Policies Concerning Persons in Custody

Sec. 85.141.  MODEL POLICIES CONCERNING PERSONS IN CUSTODY.  The department, in consultation with appropriate correctional and law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical services providers, shall develop model policies regarding the handling, care, and treatment of persons with AIDS or HIV infection who are in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, local law enforcement agencies, municipal and county correctional facilities, and district probation departments.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.142 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter G. Policies of Correctional and Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire Departments, and Emergency Medical Services Providers|Section 85.142. Adoption of Policy

Sec. 85.142.  ADOPTION OF POLICY.  (a)  Each state and local law enforcement agency, fire department, emergency medical services provider, municipal and county correctional facility, and district probation department shall adopt a policy for handling persons with AIDS or HIV infection who are in their custody or under their supervision.(b)  The policy must be substantially similar to a model policy developed by the department under Section 85.141.(c)  A policy adopted under this section applies to persons who contract or subcontract with an entity required to adopt the policy under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.143 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter G. Policies of Correctional and Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire Departments, and Emergency Medical Services Providers|Section 85.143. Content of Policy

Sec. 85.143.  CONTENT OF POLICY.  A policy adopted under this subchapter must:(1)  provide for periodic education of employees, inmates, and probationers concerning HIV;(2)  ensure that education programs for employees include information and training relating to infection control procedures and that employees have infection control supplies and equipment readily available;  and(3)  ensure access to appropriate services and protect the confidentiality of medical records relating to HIV infection.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter I. Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care Workers|Section 85.201. Legislative Findings

Sec. 85.201.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The legislature finds that:(1)  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service have made recommendations for preventing transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) to patients in the health care setting;(2)  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service have found that when health care workers adhere to recommended infection-control procedures, the risk of transmitting HBV from an infected health care worker to a patient is small, and the risk of transmitting HIV is likely to be even smaller;(3)  the risk of transmission of HIV and HBV in health care settings will be minimized if health care workers adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service recommendations; and(4)  health care workers who perform exposure-prone procedures should know their HIV antibody status; health care workers who perform exposure-prone procedures and who do not have serologic evidence of immunity to HBV from vaccination or from previous infection should know their HBsAg status and, if that is positive, should also know their HBeAg status.(b)  Any testing for HIV antibody status shall comply with Subchapters C, D, and F, Chapter 81.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 15, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0288, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter I. Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care Workers|Section 85.202. Definitions

Sec. 85.202.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Exposure-prone procedure" means a specific invasive procedure that poses a direct and significant risk of transmission of HIV or hepatitis B virus, as designated by a health professional association or health facility, as provided by Section 85.204(b)(4).(2)  "Health care worker" means a person who furnishes health care services in direct patient care situations under a license, certificate, or registration issued by this state or a person providing direct patient care in the course of a training or educational program.(3)  "Invasive procedure" means:(A)  a surgical entry into tissues, cavities, or organs;  or(B)  repair of major traumatic injuries associated with any of the following:(i)  an operating or delivery room, emergency department, or outpatient setting, including a physician's or dentist's office;(ii)  cardiac catheterization or angiographic procedures;(iii)  a vaginal or cesarean delivery or other invasive obstetric procedure during which bleeding may occur;  or(iv)  the manipulation, cutting, or removal of any oral or perioral tissues, including tooth structure, during which bleeding occurs or the potential for bleeding exists.(4)  "Universal precautions" means procedures for disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical devices and the appropriate use of infection control, including hand washing, the use of protective barriers, and the use and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments as those procedures are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Service.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 15, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0289, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter I. Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care Workers|Section 85.203. Infection Control Standards

Sec. 85.203.  INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS.  (a)  All health care workers shall adhere to universal precautions as defined by this subchapter.(b)  Health care workers with exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis shall refrain from all direct patient care and from handling patient care equipment and devices used in performing invasive procedures until the condition resolves.(c)  All institutions of higher education and professional and vocational schools training health care workers shall provide instruction on universal precautions.(d)  Health care institutions shall establish procedures for monitoring compliance with universal precautions.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 15, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter I. Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care Workers|Section 85.204. Modification of Practice

Sec. 85.204.  MODIFICATION OF PRACTICE.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), a health care worker who is infected with HIV or who is infected with hepatitis B virus and is HBeAg positive may not perform an exposure-prone procedure.(b)(1) A health care worker who is infected with HIV or who is infected with hepatitis B virus and is HBeAg positive may perform an exposure-prone procedure only if the health care worker has sought counsel from an expert review panel and been advised under what circumstances, if any, the health care worker may continue to perform the exposure-prone procedure.(2)  An expert review panel should include the health care worker's personal physician and experts with knowledge of infectious diseases, infection control, the epidemiology of HIV and hepatitis B virus, and procedures performed by the health care worker.(3)  All proceedings and communications of the expert review panel are confidential and release of information relating to a health care worker's HIV status shall comply with Chapter 81.(4)  Health professional associations and health facilities should develop guidelines for expert review panels and identify exposure-prone procedures, as defined by this subchapter.(c)  A health care worker who performs an exposure-prone procedure as provided under Subsection (b) shall notify a prospective patient of the health care worker's seropositive status and obtain the patient's consent before the patient undergoes an exposure-prone procedure, unless the patient is unable to consent.(d)  To promote the continued use of the talents, knowledge, and skills of a health care worker whose practice is modified because of the worker's HIV or hepatitis B virus infection status, the worker should:(1)  be provided opportunities to continue patient care activities, if practicable;  and(2)  receive career counseling and job retraining.(e)  A health care worker whose practice is modified because of hepatitis B virus infection may request periodic redeterminations by the expert review panel under Subsection (b) of any change in the worker's HBeAg status due to resolution of infection or as a result of treatment.(f)  A health care worker who is infected with HIV or who is infected with hepatitis B virus and is HBeAg positive who performs invasive procedures not identified as exposure-prone should not have his or her practice restricted, provided the infected health care worker adheres to the standards for infection control provided in Section 85.203.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 15, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter I. Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care Workers|Section 85.205. Disciplinary Procedures

Sec. 85.205.  DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.  A health care worker who fails to comply with this subchapter is subject to disciplinary procedures by the appropriate licensing entity.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 15, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter I. Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care Workers|Section 85.206. Retention of License; Permitted Acts

Sec. 85.206.  RETENTION OF LICENSE;  PERMITTED ACTS.  This subchapter does not:(1)  require the revocation of the license, registration, or certification of a health care worker who is infected with HIV or hepatitis B virus;(2)  prohibit a health care worker who is infected with HIV or hepatitis B virus and who adheres to universal precautions, as defined by this subchapter, from:(A)  performing procedures not identified as exposure-prone;  or(B)  providing health care services in emergency situations;(3)  prohibit a health care worker who is infected with HIV and who adheres to universal precautions from providing health care services, including exposure-prone procedures, to persons who are infected with HIV;  or(4)  require the testing of health care workers.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 15, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter J. Home Collection Kits for HIV Infection Testing|Section 85.251. Definitions

Sec. 85.251.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Home collection kit" means a product sold to the general public and used by an individual to collect a specimen from the human body and to submit the specimen to a laboratory for testing and a report.(2)  "Service provider" means the manufacturer of a home collection kit or a person designated by the manufacturer to provide the services required by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 1, eff. April 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter J. Home Collection Kits for HIV Infection Testing|Section 85.252. Prohibitions Relating to Home Collection Kit

Sec. 85.252.  PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO HOME COLLECTION KIT.  A person may not market, distribute, or sell a home collection kit for HIV infection testing in this state unless the kit complies with Chapter 431.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 1, eff. April 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 85.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies|Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection|Subchapter J. Home Collection Kits for HIV Infection Testing|Section 85.253. Prohibitions Relating to Home Testing

Sec. 85.253.  PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO HOME TESTING.  (a)  A person may not market, distribute, or sell a product to be used by a member of the public to test a specimen collected from the human body for HIV infection unless the kit complies with Chapter 431.(b)  This section does not apply to a product marketed, distributed, or sold only to physicians or other persons authorized by law to test for HIV infection a specimen collected from the human body.(c)  A person may not require an individual to be tested for HIV infection as provided in Section 81.102.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 33, Sec. 1, eff. April 28, 1995.|