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1024B BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS & NEEDLESTICK FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS THE NEW REGULATIONS
Surveys the issues of exposure to blood borne pathogens and prevention of needlestick injuries for the healthcare worker. These issues include standard precautions, exposure to BBP, who is at risk, appraising the risks, personal protection, and disposal of biohazards. New technologies, like re-engineered syringes, and new laws and Federal acts recently enacted are also surveyed.
(10 min)
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