Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, IT'S THE LAW!!!!

[MTCompMed]

Hello All,

Here is a link to questions about the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. Your employer is required to look at new technology and implement it if it is available.

https://www.osha.gov/needlesticks/needlefaq.html

Reduce the risk of needlestick injuries at THE point of care.

[NeedleTape]

hi there,

not only are they required to implement new technology the legislation gives frontline nurses the power to participate in selecting and evaluating new safety technology and devices for their own and patient safety.

a point that is often not highlighted.

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