The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 was implemented to prevent health care workers from experiencing needlestick injuries.Which of the following is required to be documented regarding a needlestick injury?

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The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act requires documentation of the department and work area in which the needlestick injury occurred.It also requires employers to maintain a sharps injury log to document the type and brand of device involved and an explanation of how the incident occurred.The information is to be recorded and maintained in a way that protects the confidentiality of injured employees.The test question is asking for "required documentation," so notifying the doctor is not appropriate.More than likely,the person would be sent to the occupational safety department for follow-up and documentation.

The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 Was Implemented