Benefits of Testing for Current HCV Infection
Testing for HCV Infection: Accurate testing to identify current infection is important to: 1) Help clinicians and other providers correctly identify persons infected with HCV, so that preventive services, care and treatment can be offered; 2) Notify tested persons of their infection status, enabling them to make informed decisions about medical care and options for […]
Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention
What can be done to control exposure to bloodborne pathogens? 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 […]
OSHA fines surgical center $68,000 for failing to protect workers exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited CTO Management LLC, doing business as Health East Ambulatory Surgical Center, with 10 serious violations for bloodborne pathogen hazards found at its Englewood facility. OSHA’s August 2012 investigation was initiated in response to a complaint and resulted in $68,000 in proposed penalties. The […]
The AIDS Free Generation is Due in 2015
This World AIDS Day – December 1st – we are launching a new campaign that brings light to the important fact that by 2015 we can have a world where virtually no child is born with HIV. With continued funding to organizations like the Global Fund, we have a chance to work towards a world […]
What can be done to control exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
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 […]
Hepatitis C FAQs for the Public
What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that ranges in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness that attacks the liver. It results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is spread primarily through contact with the blood of an infected person. […]
Hepatitis C: Did You Know? YouTube Video
CDC issued a recommendation that all Americans born from 1945-1965 get tested for Hepatitis C. People in this age group are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C. Below is a like to a video created to describe what Hepatitis C is and why testing is important: YouTube
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can become chronic, life-long infections which can lead to liver cancer. Millions of Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis, and many do not know they are infected. The word “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by one of several viruses, which is why […]
Screening, Dental Devices
Dental Device Screening and Evaluation Forms In collaboration with the American Dental Association and the Training for Development of Innovative Control Technologies Project (a collaboration based at San Francisco General Hospital of frontline healthcare workers, product designers, and industrial hygienists to prevent exposure to blood through better screening of medical devices and equipment), the […]
Occupational Exposure and Dentistry
Occupational Infection Control in Dental Settings What constitutes an occupational exposure in dentistry? An exposure is defined as a percutaneous injury (e.g., needlestick or cut with a sharp object) or mucous membrane/nonintact skin contact with blood, saliva, tissue, or other body fluids that are potentially infectious. Exposure incidents might place dental healthcare personnel at […]
OSHA Violation in Albany
$28,000 Fine for Using Nonengineered Hypodermic Needles in Albany The Newburgh medical practice in Albany, New York faces a total of $44,800 in fines following a compliance inspection. This began in September 2012 by OSHA’s Albany Area Office. OSHA issued the medical practice one willful citation for using nonengineered hypodermic needles. Additionally, safer needle […]
Penalties, Altoona Clinic
$48,800 In Proposed Penalties from OSHA The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited an Altoona clinic for eight serious health violations involving infections that can be transmitted by blood. These penalties… Read More Additionally, Take a look at AMC’s infection control solutions. Moreover, we offer compliance solutions for HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and others. […]