The legislation that changed the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) to provide increased protections to workers from exposure to infections is called:
Please select the single best answer.
A. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
B. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
C. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
D. The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
Answer (2)
The legislation that changed the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard under OSHA is called The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. This act aimed to protect healthcare workers from injuries related to needlesticks and sharps. It mandates safer practices to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens. ;
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act is the legislation that revised the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard under OSHA to enhance work safety for healthcare workers by minimizing their exposure to bloodborne infections. It mandates the use of safer needle devices and requires employers to implement measures to protect employees from needlestick injuries. This act was enacted in 2000, focusing on the safety and health of workers in healthcare settings.
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