Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 130.1006 - Sharps Injury Log(A) Information concerning exposure incidents shall be recorded in a sharps injury log that includes, but is not limited to, the type and brand of device involved in the incident, the department or work area where the incident occurred, and an explanation of how the incident occurred;(B) Sharps injury logs shall be kept within the hospital and shall be used as the basis for continuing quality improvement in reducing sharps injuries through the provision of education and the procurement of improved products; and(C) Sharps injury logs shall be kept confidential.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1343, eff. 4/7/2017.