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Restrictions

Exclusions and Restrictions
Highly Susceptible Population Facilities

NOTE: This table is not a replacement to reading subpart 2-2, Employee Health, but is viewed only as a learning aid.

Highly Susceptible Population Facilities Reinstating
EXCLUDE
If diagnosed with big 4: S. typhi, Shigella spp., E. coli O157:H7 & HAV {per 2-201.12(A), agents listed in 2-201.11(A)}
Regulatory approval & MD documentation: free of symptoms & negative stool for S. typhi, Shigella & E. coli O157:H7 {per 2-201.13(A) via 8-501.40}.
Jaundice <7 days {per 2-201.12(D)(1)} Jaundice >7 days {per 2-201.12(D)(2)(a)}

(Cause of jaundice may not be HAV, but the person is excluded until MD clearance & documentation is obtained.)
1. If diagnosed as HAV, then regulatory approval & MD documentation: symptoms cease or at least 2 blood tests show falling liver enzymes {per 2-201.13(A) via 8-501.40(D)(1)}.
2. Not suspected of causing FBI, then via the PIC per MD documentation that the person is free of HAV via symptoms cease and no FBI occurs {per 2-201.13(D)(1) via 8-501.40(D)(1)}.
3. If suspected of causing FBI, then via the PIC per MD documentation: symptoms cease and at least 2 blood tests show falling liver enzymes {per 2-201.13(D)(2) via 8-501.40(D)(1&2)}.
Experiencing symptoms associated with GI: diarrhea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, or sore throat with fever {2-201.11(B)(1)} AND meets "high-risk condictions" {2-201.11(D)}, {exclude per 2-201.12(D)(1)}. 1. Free of big 4, then via the PIC per MD documentation {per 2-201.12(C) via 8-501.40(A-D) symptoms cease & negative stools or falling enzymes}.
2. Free of big 4 per #1 above, but still experiencing GI symptoms, then restrict as stated under "restrictions".
3. Chronic noninfectious condition, then via the PIC per MD documentation {per 2-201.13(B)(1)(c)}.
Asymptomatic & positive stool for S. typhi, Shigella spp. or E. coli O157:H7 (shedder) {per 2-201.12(C)(2)}. When stools are negative, then via the PIC per MD documentation of consecutive negative stools {per 2-201.13(C)(1)(a) via 8-501.40(A-C)}.
Prior illness with:S. typhi within last 3 months {per 2-201.12 (C)(3)}Shigella or E. coli O157:H7 within last month {per 2-201.12(C)(4)} Free of agent, then via the PIC per MD documentation {per 2-201.(C)(1)(a) via 8-501.40(A-C) negative stools}.
RESTRICT
Experiencing symptoms associated with GI: diarrhea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, or sore throat with fever {per 2-201.12(B)(1), listed in 2-201.11(B)(1), no diagnosis of big 4}.
1. Symptoms cease & no FBI occurs, then via the PIC {per 2-201.13(B)(1)(a)}.
2. If suspected of causing FBI & free of symptoms, then via the PIC per MD documentation: free of agent causing symptoms or FBI {per 2-201.13(B)(1)(b) via 8-501.40}.
3. Symptoms result from a chronic noninfectious condition, then via the PIC per MD documentation {per 2-201.13(B)(1)(c)}.
Exposed lesion, boil or wound containing pus or open/draining {per 2-201.12(B)(1) listed in 2-201.11(B)(2)}. 1. Hands or wrists, impermeable bandage covered with a single-use glove.
2. Arms, impermeable bandage.
3. Other parts of the body, dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage.
Persistent sneezing, coughing, or runny nose {per 2-401.12, Discharge from Eyes, Nose & Mouth}. Once symptoms cease, via the PIC.
NOT ROUTINELY RESTRICTED
Asymptomatic & blood tests indicative of current HAV infection.
RATIONALE: Dependent on duties, personal hygiene, previous exposure & recipient of IG.
NOT RESTRICTED Other prior illnesses and/or other asymptomatic conditions.

Key for Abbreviations:
FBI... .foodborne illness
GI......gastrointestinal
HAV...hepatitis A virus
IG... ...immune globulin
MD... .medical doctor
PIC... person in charge

High-Risk Conditions, 2-201.11(D)(1-4), the food employee:
1. Caused or was exposed to a confirmed outbreak with the big 4, because the individual prepared or consumed the implicated food, or consumed food prepared by an infected person or person suspected of being a shedder,
2. Lives with someone diagnosed with the big 4,
3. Lives with someone who attended or worked at a confirmed outbreak with the big 4, or
4. Traveled within the last 50 days out of the United States or to a U.S. territory that has an epidemic or is endemic with one of the big 4 per CDC info.
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