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     241.33 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Scope of definitions.  For purposes of 
 sections 241.33 to 241.342, the following terms have the meaning 
 given them. 

    Subd. 2.    Bloodborne pathogens.  "Bloodborne 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.    Correctional facility.  "Correctional 
 facility" means a state or local correctional facility. 

    Subd. 4.    Corrections employee.  "Corrections employee"
 means an employee of a state or local correctional agency. 

    Subd. 5.    Inmate.  "Inmate" means an individual who is 
 in the custody or under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of 
 corrections or a local correctional authority and is confined in 
 a state or local correctional facility either before or after 
 conviction. 

    Subd. 6.    Significant exposure.  "Significant exposure"
 means contact likely to transmit a bloodborne 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: 

    (1) percutaneous injury, contact of mucous membrane or 
 nonintact skin, or prolonged contact of intact skin; and 

    (2) contact, in a manner that may transmit a bloodborne 
 pathogen, with blood, tissue, or potentially infectious body 
 fluids. 

    HIST: 2000 c 422 s 27 

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