# COMAR Title 30 — Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)

## Subtitle 03 — Ems Operational Programs

### Chapter 09 — Infection Control Program

#### Regulation .03 Plan.

*COMAR 30.03.09.03*

A. Every EMS operational program shall have a written infection control plan.

B. The infection control plan shall include provisions for:

  (1) Ensuring compliance with:

    (a) 29 CFR §1910.1030;

    (b) 29 CFR §1910.1200;

    (c) Labor and Employment Article, §5-702, Annotated Code of Maryland;

    (d) COMAR 30.03.04.06; and

    (e) All other State and federal regulations as they pertain to infection control;

  (2) Post-exposure notice, testing, and treatment consistent with Health General Article, §18-338.3, Annotated Code of Maryland;

  (3) Ensuring that all EMS providers affiliated with the EMS operational program have notice of the plan and its contents; and

  (4) Training of all EMS providers affiliated with the EMS operational program in blood-borne pathogens, universal precautions, and infection control before assigning duties and at least annually thereafter.