CHAPTER 70

S.P. 262 - L.D. 767

Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services To

Enact Rules To Reduce the Health Risks Associated with

Latex Gloves

Sec. 1. Rules. Resolved: That the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Health shall adopt rules requiring the development of protocols regarding the use of latex gloves in the following environments: hospitals, offices of health care providers, health facilities, nursing facilities and home health agencies. The rules must direct persons responsible for the applicable entities to develop protocols after considering the health and safety of employees and the general public and the particular environment to which the protocols will apply. By January 30, 2004 the Bureau of Health shall report back to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services regarding the rules, the development of protocols, the anticipated impact of the protocols and whether legislation is required to further address allergies to latex gloves. Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; and be it further

Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Labor shall study the development of protocols regarding the use of latex gloves in commercial establishments, industrial facilities and state agencies and shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by January 15, 2004 with recommendations for legislation; and be it further

Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.

HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Bureau of Health