Which of the following is true regarding needlestick injuries?

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The ANA has indeed recently advocated for nurses to be involved in the selection of safety devices to prevent needlestick injuries. This is because nurses are the ones who are most at risk for these types of injuries and can provide valuable input on the effectiveness and ease of use of safety devices. The other options are not true. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act has helped to decrease the incidence of needlestick injuries but they still remain a concern. OSHA does not require longer needles with caps, but rather the use of safety devices that can prevent needlestick injuries. The Joint Commission does not specifically ask about the treatment of nurses who have suffered needlestick injuries, but they do require healthcare organizations to have policies and procedures in place to prevent and respond to these types of injuries.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Needlestick Injuries