Definition. In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated. “Infection preventionist or employee health provider” means the designated infectious disease/communicable disease officer of a hospital. A health care provider, first responder, or public safety worker involved in an exposure as defined in Health-General Article, §18-338.3, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall comply with the provisions of Health-General Article, §18-338.3, Annotated Code of Maryland. A hospital’s designated infection preventionist or employee health provider or its designee shall follow the requirements in Health-General Article, §18-338.3, Annotated Code of Maryland, if an exposure, as defined in Health-General Article, §18-338.3, Annotated Code of Maryland: Occurs: In a hospital, between a patient and a health care provider; or Before admission of the patient to a hospital, between a patient and a: First responder; or Public safety worker; and Is such that, in accordance with the CDC’s recommendations, warrants recommending or offering chemoprophylaxis treatment for the health care provider, first responder, or public safety worker.