The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 Was Implemented

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 was implemented to prevent health care workers from experiencing needlestick injuries.Which of the following is required to be documented regarding a needlestick injury?

• A)Notification of the patient's physician
• B)Informing the hospital risk management department
• C)Documenting the department or work area in which the exposure occurred
• D)Sending the injured staff person to the emergency room for documentation of the incident

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