Needle Stick Legislation Passed by Congress That Became Law on November

question 9

Multiple Choice

Needle stick legislation passed by Congress that became law on November 6, 2000, caused OSHA to revise its Bloodborne Pathogen Standards. This act clarified the role of employers to:

• A) Use Universal Precautions when dealing with all patients
• B) Select safer needle devices as they became available
• C) Provide needle disposal boxes
• D) Incinerate all infectious waste including needles

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Definitions:

Safety Stock

Inventory kept in reserve to protect against shortages due to fluctuations in demand or supply.

Fixed-Quantity Models

Inventory control models that trigger orders of a predetermined quantity whenever the inventory level reaches a specific reorder point.

Stockout

A situation in inventory management when a requested product is not available in stock.

Review Period

A predefined interval of time during which performance, progress, or quality is evaluated or assessed.