Texas Health And Safety Code § 85.206 Retention Of License; Permitted Acts

Sec. 85.206. RETENTION OF LICENSE; PERMITTED ACTS. This subchapter does not:

(1) require the revocation of the license, registration, or certification of a health care worker who is infected with HIV or hepatitis B virus;

(2) prohibit a health care worker who is infected with HIV or hepatitis B virus and who adheres to universal precautions, as defined by this subchapter, from:

(A) performing procedures not identified as exposure-prone; or

(B) providing health care services in emergency situations;

(3) prohibit a health care worker who is infected with HIV and who adheres to universal precautions from providing health care services, including exposure-prone procedures, to persons who are infected with HIV; or

(4) require the testing of health care workers.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 15, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

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