Legislation for Safety Devices - Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (HR 5178)

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Hi, I would like to know is there any legislation in US stated that the hospital must use Safety Devices? I came across the OSHA website saying that "use of sharps with engineered sharps injury protection is required now". Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (HR 5178)

Can anyone tell me that whether using Safety Device in US is a must?
 
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Hello said:
Hi, I would like to know is there any legislation in US stated that the hospital must use Safety Devices? I came across the OSHA website saying that "use of sharps with engineered sharps injury protection is required now". Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (HR 5178)

Can anyone tell me that whether using Safety Device in US is a must?
I believe a lot of the requirements are in the National Electrical Code (NEC). Many localities use it or their own requirements based on it.

Try this link for more information.

http://www.mikeholt.com/index.php?id=homegeneral

There are requirements for devices in UL 60601-1 which is harmonized with IEC 60601-1.
 
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Hello - 2006

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Thanks Al, but what I means is the safety medical devices that could prevent needlestick, eg. syringe with auto retraction function or needleless I.V. Connector (Needlesticks/Sharps Injuries ).

Does US legislation mandate the use of safer medical devices like Retractable Syringe instead of conventional syringe?
 
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