In order to reduce or eliminate the hazards of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, an employer must implement an exposure control plan for the worksite with details on employee protection measures. The plan must also describe how an employer will use a combination of engineering and work practice controls, ensure the use of personal protective clothing and equipment, provide training , medical surveillance, hepatitis B vaccinations, and signs and labels, among other provisions. Engineering controls are the primary means of eliminating or minimizing employee exposure and include the use of safer medical devices, such as needleless devices, shielded needle devices, and plastic capillary tubes.
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Integrating Infection Control into Everyday Clinical Practice
In healthcare, small actions can have life-saving consequences. One of the most important—and often overlooked—areas where this holds true is infection control. While major infection outbreaks
Elma Catamco
July 18, 2025
