In June of last year “The Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act” was passed by the Manitoba Legislature. This legislation would allow a mandatory blood testing order to be sought any time emergency services personnel experience a significant exposure to body fluids when rendering emergency care or first aid.
Although this legislation received Royal Assent on June 12th, 2008, it did not come into force immediately. Government officials have been working on the regulations that accompany the Act, and recently consulted stakeholders for final input. In addition to the draft regulations, PAM was asked to comment on a “fact sheet” regarding exposure to blood pathogens and the workings of the blood testing application process. The Paramedic Association of Manitoba had recommended to the Health Minister that such information be made available when the legislation takes effect.
PAM has reviewed the draft documents and recommended a couple of minor revisions for consideration. I’m anticipating this legislation will come into effect in the coming months. As soon as an effective date has been proclaimed we will post the details and all appropriate information on our web site.
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