An occupational health nurse maintains a log of injuries from contaminated sharps. Which of the following describes why the nurse must do this?
a. Blood-borne Pathogen Standard
b. OSHA
c. DOL
d. DOD
ANS: A
OSHA is part of the DOL. The Blood-borne Pathogen Standard became effective in 2002. This act clarified the responsibility of employers to select safer needle devices as they become availa-ble and to involve employees in identifying and choosing the devices. The updated standard also required employers to maintain a log of injuries from contaminated sharps. The DOD is not in-volved in these activities.
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