The only regulatory agency that directly oversees the safety and health of health care workers is:
a. The Joint Commission (TJC).
b. the Department of Public Health (DPH).
c. OSHA.
d. NIOSH.
C
OSHA is the only regulatory agency that directly oversees the safety and health of health care workers, although several health care oversight agencies attempt to provide industry self-regulation of the safety of health care workers.
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