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Infectious & Communicable Diseases Policy (Unrevised)

Overview:

The objectives of this policy are: to facilitate the responsibility of the University to protect all staff and students in the University community so far as is practicable from the effects of Infectious and Communicable Diseases, whether the infection is from other people, an animal or from research material; to assist in the identification of the causative agent and modes of transmission; to instigate specific measures to combat the disease; to minimise the exposure of susceptible individuals to contagious individuals. The protection of others from contamination; to prevent discrimination and harassment of persons with an Infectious and Communicable Diseases.

Note:

This policy was approved by the Executive Director, Student and Staff Services. As from 1 January 2007 the VP(S&R) is responsible for this policy.
RMO File No. 2004/1642
Policy custodian Vice-President (Services & Resources)
Effective from 1 September 2004
Review Date 1 September 2010
Entry modified 13 December 2006
Type Unrevised
Contact for queries about the policy Contact Human Resources, Telephone: (08) 8303 5666 Fax: (08) 8303 4353.

Enclosed documents

Title Version Last modified
Infectious & Communicable Diseases Policy   13 December 2006
Guidelines   13 December 2006
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