Infection Control & Immunizations
HPMC OMS emphasizes illness prevention through such services as annual flu vaccination, Hepatitis-B immunization, and updating diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis immunization when appropriate.
Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Training and Medical Surveillance
Prime contractors provide OSHA-required Bloodborne Pathogen Initial Training for eligible employees either through HAMMER or through the contractor themselves. Call your training coordinator for details. During the class, students are instructed how to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series through HPMC Occupational Medical Services. Each student receives a vaccination acceptance/declination form. If the worker requests Hepatitis B vaccination, there are four requirements that must be met:
- Completion of BBP initial training.
- The worker’s EJTA must reflect that the worker is in the Bloodborne Pathogen Medical Surveillance Program (verify with your manager).
- The worker must bring his/her proof of BBP course completion to HPMC OMS to receive the first injection.
- The worker may make an appointment (preferred) or drop in for this immunization. HPMC OMS will schedule the other two (2) injection appointments prior to employee leaving the clinic. The worker is due for their second injection 30 days after the first and their third injection six months after the first.
If the worker declines the Hepatitis B vaccination series in the class, but later changes his/her mind, and the EJTA continues to reflect that the worker is in the BBP program, the worker should obtain a copy of their proof of training from their company training coordinator and go to HPMC OMS to start the series.
Hepatitis A Vaccine
This vaccine is provided for workers who are identified by their management, industrial hygiene or safety departments as having the potential of coming into contact with sewage through failure of transmission lines or equipment repairs in pits or in shop areas. Please see the “Sewage/Waste Water Worker Informational Guide”.
