Bloodborne Pathogens and Acute Care Facilities

Abstract

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates, more than 5.6 million workers in health care and related occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the human immunodeficiency (HIV) and hepatitis B (HBV) viruses, and other potentially infectious materials. Of these health care workers, approximately 3 million comprise hospitals, physicians' offices, and government clinics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA400184

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Labor

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biohazards
  • Body Fluids
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Industrial Relations
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Equipment
  • Public Health
  • Surgery
  • Vaccines

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology