Minnesota Statutes Public Welfare and Related Activities (Ch. 245-267) § 246.71. Definitions

Subdivision 1. Scope. For purposes ofsections 246.71to246.722, the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Blood-borne pathogens. “Blood-borne pathogens” means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include but are not limited to hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Subd. 3. Patient. “Patient” means any person who is receiving treatment from or committed to a state-operated treatment program, including the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.

Subd. 4. Employee of a state-operated treatment program or employee. “Employee of a state-operated treatment program” or “employee” means an employee of any state-operated treatment program.

Subd. 5. State-operated treatment program. “State-operated treatment program” means any state-operated treatment program under the jurisdiction of the executive board, including the Minnesota Sex Offender Program, community behavioral health hospitals, crisis centers, residential facilities, outpatient services, and other community-based services under the executive board's control.

Subd. 6. Significant exposure. “Significant exposure” means contact likely to transmit a blood-borne pathogen, in a manner supported by the most current guidelines and recommendations of the United States Public Health Service at the time an evaluation takes place, that includes: