Phlebotomy Technician

Category - OSHA & Infection Control

This federal law aims to prevent accidental needle stick injuries and blood exposure during specimen processing.
  1. The Hazard Communication Standard
  2. The Safety Needle Act
  3. The Blood borne Pathogen Standard.
  4. The Universal Precaution Standard
Explanation
Answer: B - The Safety Needle Act passed in 1990 and changed the Blood borne Standard to include better record keeping of needle sticks and stricter requirements for providing safety needles. It requires input from healthcare workers on equipment selection and practices to prevent needle stick injuries.
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