_____is the title of legislation passed in 2001 for health care workers
1. Federal Food, Drugs, and Cosmetic Act
2. Durham-Humphrey Amendment
3. Kefauver-Harris Amendment
4. Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
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In 2001, the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was legislated to require hospitals to have programs to prevent needlestick injuries, document them when they occur, and purchase safe equipment, regardless of cost.
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