Medical Law and Ethics, question 3An MA works for an employer that is required to keep OSHA injury and illness records. She sticks herself with a needle she just used on a…
Related terms
bloodborne pathogensMicroorganisms in human blood that can cause disease, such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus and…
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration: the federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety…
HAIHealthcare-associated infection: an infection a patient acquires while receiving care.
MRSAMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: staph bacteria resistant to many antibiotics.
PPEPersonal protective equipment: gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection and similar barriers.
SDSSafety data sheet: the document describing a hazardous chemical's dangers and safe handling, required by…
VREVancomycin-resistant Enterococcus: bacteria resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin.