Section G. Contagious Diseases and Conditions. In accordance with Departmental policies and the intent expressed in Section A, the Appointing Authority will, when a source of possible contagion becomes known, isolate such source if possible and notify the Union and all agency employees of the source, the possible contagion, the isolation steps taken, and those further precautions which will be required to avoid contagion. The Appointing Authority shall provide necessary supplies, training and equipment for such precautions. The parties recognize that individuals' rights regarding confidentiality may not be violated. However, employees' right to know shall be in accordance with applicable statutes. The parties agree that the Employer and employees shall abide by the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and M.I.O.S.H.A., referencing contagious diseases, and that they shall consider recommendations by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Labor. The parties agree that the issue of recommendations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services may be discussed in the statewide Labor-Management Council pursuant to Article 10, Section G., upon the request of either party. The parties may mutually agree to abide by these recommendations. The Employer will establish and/or continue a contaminated waste disposal system in accordance with CDC and MDHHS guidelines. In accordance with CDC guidelines, protective garments such as gloves, gowns, aprons, masks, etc. shall be readily accessible to an employee who deals with residents whose behavior or actions indicate a need for a protective barrier. The Department of Health and Human Services, youth facilities and Department of Corrections will make available in each assignment location "belt packs", consisting of protective gloves and a protective mask device for use when performing CPR, to employees whom the Department expects to have need of such items. The location and quantity of such belt packs shall be discussed in Labor-Management meetings.
Section G. Contagious Diseases and Conditions. In accordance with Departmental policies and the intent expressed in Section A, the Appointing Authority will, when a source of possible contagion becomes known, isolate such source if possible and notify the Union and all agency employees of the source, the possible contagion, the isolation steps taken, and those further precautions which will be r equired to avoid contagion. The Appointing Authority shall provide necessary supplies, training and equipment for such precautions. The parties recognize that individuals' rights regarding confidentiality may not be v iolated. However, employees' right to know shall be in accordance with applicable statutes. The parties agree that the Employer and employees shall abide by the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and M .I.O.S.H.A., referencing contagious diseases, and that they shall consider recommendations by the Michigan Department of Community Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and t he U.S. Department of Labor. The parties agree that the issue of recommendations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services may be discussed in the statewide Labor-Management Council pursuant to Article 10, Section
