CHAPTER 70
S.P. 262 - L.D. 767
Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services To Enact Rules To Reduce the Health Risks Associated with Latex Gloves
Sec. 1. Rules. Resolved: That the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Health shall adopt rules requiring the development of protocols regarding the use of latex gloves in the following environments: hospitals, offices of health care providers, health facilities, nursing facilities and home health agencies. The rules must direct persons responsible for the applicable entities to develop protocols after considering the health and safety of employees and the general public and the particular environment to which the protocols will apply. By January 30, 2004 the Bureau of Health shall report back to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services regarding the rules, the development of protocols, the anticipated impact of the protocols and whether legislation is required to further address allergies to latex gloves. Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; and be it further
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Labor shall study the development of protocols regarding the use of latex gloves in commercial establishments, industrial facilities and state agencies and shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by January 15, 2004 with recommendations for legislation; and be it further
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Bureau of Health
Initiative: Appropriates funds for one 1/2-time Public Health Nurse II position and associated administrative costs to develop and administer rules for the development of protocols for the use of latex gloves.
General Fund 2003-04 2004-05
Positions - Legislative Count (0.500) (0.500)
Personal Services $19,718 $23,661
All Other 28,700 14,800
__________ __________
General Fund Total $48,418 $38,461
Effective September 13, 2003, unless otherwise indicated.
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