09 - Personnel Policies Amendment to Section 2.01

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Far1/2020 s Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program d HIV/STD Program Policy 090.021 0 TEMS heath and Ruman TeMlIeWbuNdState 0 sem"4 1 Run Services 090.021 1 HIVrfAIDS Modeld- < Contractors Policy Number 090.021 Effective Date January 27. 1990 Revision Date November 18, 2004 Subject Matter Expert Policy Manager Approval Authority TB/HIV/STD Section Director Signed by Felipe Rocha, M.5.SW. To protect employment rights and privileges of individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) through compliance with federal, state, and local laws. This polity will provide Texas employers, especially state agencies, with a uniform approach to developing policies and education programs that address HBV/AIDS in the workplace. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) encourages all employers to establish workplace policies concerning persons with HIV/AIDS. Employers can adapt this model to fit the particular needs of their organization, work force, and clients. However, the content and intent must remain consistent with this document and the Texas Health and Safety Code. 2.0 Authority Governance for this policy is found in Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Health & Safety Code (HSC) §85.010, "Educational Course for Employees and Clients of Health Care Facilities"; §85.111, "Education of State Employees"; §85.112, "Workplace Guidelines"; and §85.113, "Workplace Guidelines for State Contractors' The model workplace guidelines developed by the DSHS, TB/HIV/STD Section, as required by HSC §85.012, 'Model Workplace Guidelines"; and adopted as HIV/STD Policy No. 090.021, are considered the minimum standards for the development of guidelines for state agencies. This policy also serves as the minimum standard for contractors of certain designated state agencies (see page 6) and organizations funded by those state agencies (HSC §85.113). These guidelines are also the standard for health care facilities licensed by DSHS and the Department of Aging and Disability Services as stated in HSC §85.010, 'Educational Course for Employees and Clients of Health Care Facilities.' 3.0 Who Must Use Workplace i li s 3.1 State agencies State law requires that each state agency adopt and carry out workplace guidelines. The agency's workplace guidelines should incorporate, at a minimum, the DSHS model workplace guidelines in this policy. 3.2 State contractors A program involving direct client contact, which contracts with or is funded by any of the state agencies listed on page 6, will adopt and carry out workplace guidelines as stated in HSC §85.113. 4.0 Why Have GuideLines Employers should develop and carry out policies and education programs concerning potentially limiting medical conditions before a crisis arises. Such policies and education programs help reduce employees' fears and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS and help to: httpsl/wvvw.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/policy/policies/090-021.shtm 1/4