The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act includes several critical provisions: - Use of safer devices: Employers must identify, evaluate, and implement safer medical devices designed to reduce needlestick injuries. - Involvement of non-managerial employees: Frontline healthcare workers must be involved in the selection and evaluation of safety devices. - Sharps injury log: Employers must maintain a detailed log of injuries caused by sharps. - Annual review: Employers are required to review and update their exposure control plans annually to reflect technological advancements and changes in practice.
