BioPath is the biohazards medical monitoring program required for all those working with Risk Group 3 agents in a BSL-3 or ABSL-3 laboratory at UF, including supervisors and Principal Investigators (PIs), students, employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors.

Enrollment in BioPath includes respirator clearance but does not exempt an individual from the need for enrollment in the Animal Contact Medical Monitoring Program.

It is the responsibility of the supervisor/PI to ensure that persons requiring participation in the BioPath program do so and complete and submit all required forms. The Biohazard Medical Monitoring Form is completed by the participant and supervisor/PI in DocuSign, available here:

Biopath Approval Process

• The participant and PI/supervisor complete the Biohazard Medical Monitoring Form in DocuSign.
• Once reviewed and approved by the Biosafety Office, the EH&S OccMed Coordinator will contact the employee with specific instructions on how to complete the Biohazard Medical Assessment Questionnaire and how to schedule an appointment with UF’s authorized clinic (if applicable).
  • Initial enrollment requires a physical exam.
  • Renewals generally do not require a physical exam unless the employee’s health status or the scope of work has changed.
• If applicable, the employee attends scheduled physical exam with any required testing or vaccinations and brings the completed Biohazard Medical Assessment Questionnaire.
• The clinic will communicate clearance status to EH&S OccMed Coordinator and results are entered into PeopleSoft. The employee can track status of clearances in myUFL by clicking on Menu > My Self Service > Personal Information > UF Health Assessment.
• The OccMed Coordinator will refer the employee for respirator fit testing as needed. Employee must complete the appropriate respirator training through MyTraining prior to attending the fit test appointment.
• BioPath renewal is required annually or whenever exposure hazards (direct/indirect) change in the course of a year.  Note that enrollment and annual renewal is also required for any visitor, vendor, or contractor who will be entering a BSL-3/ABSL-3 area on an ongoing basis.

For more information on BioPath requirements, consult with the EH&S Biosafety Office by contacting bso@ehs.ufl.edu.