§ 23-28.36-1. Legislative findings. The general assembly finds and declares that by reason of their employment, fire fighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians are required to work in the midst of, and are subject to, exposure to infectious diseases, including, but not limited to, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis […]
§ 23-28.36-2. Definitions. The following terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings herein ascribed: (1) “Contagious disease” means an infectious disease. (2) “Disability” means a condition of physical incapacity to perform any assigned duty or duties in the fire department or emergency medical service. (3) “Emergency medical technician” means a person […]
§ 23-28.36-3. Notification of infectious diseases. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 40.1-5-26 (disclosure of confidential information and records under mental health law) and 5-37.3-4 (confidentiality of health care information), if, while treating, investigating, or transporting an ill or injured person to a licensed facility, a fire fighter, police officer, strike force member or emergency […]
§ 23-28.36-4. Occupational disability for fire fighters. Any active fire fighter or police officer who is unable to perform his or her duties in his or her department by reason of exposure to infectious disease as defined in § 23-28.36-2, which infectious disease develops or manifests itself as a result of the exposure during a […]
