10-144-258 Me. Code R. § 8

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-258-8 - EXPOSURES THAT CREATE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF HIV TRANSMISSION
A. For purposes of incident reporting required under 5 MRS, §19203-(C)(10), a significant risk of HIV infection is defined as an exposure to any of the following potentially infectious body tissues or body fluids: blood, semen, vaginal fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, or amniotic fluid, which results from:
1. Sexual intercourse, including vaginal, oral or anal contact;
2. Mucous membrane contact (splash to the eye or mouth);
3. Parenteral inoculation (needle stick or cut); or
4. Cutaneous exposure involving large amounts or prolonged contact on nonintact skin.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 258, § 8