$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 devices include needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharp protections. Moreover, OSHA issued one willful citation to the tune of $28,000. OSHA standards mandate safe device use. Read More
American Medical Compliance specializes in infection control procedures and processes to minimize the potential risk of spreading infections in healthcare facilities. Each facility is responsible for ensuring their staff is minimizing the risk of exposure to potential infection.
