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Chapter 4.5. Division of Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 1. Administrative Director--Administrative Rules
Article 5.5.2. Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
Subchapter 1. Administrative Director--Administrative Rules
Article 5.5.2. Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
§ 9792.27.14. Treatment Provided Under Applicable Health and Safety Regulations.
The MTUS Drug Formulary and associated regulations do not relieve an employer of any responsibilities pursuant to applicable health and safety regulations such as the requirements of the California occupational Bloodborne Pathogens standard at title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 5193, including the responsibility to provide urgent post-exposure prophylaxis as needed to protect the health of the employee.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 133, 4603.5, 5307.3 and 5307.27, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 4600, 4604.5 and 5307.27, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 12-7-2017; operative 1-1-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 49).
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