Trauma Services reports that fentanyl has turned into a crisis for first responders, property managers, and maintenance ...

Although the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard has been around over three decades, it continues to confuse employers. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 is cited 300 to 500 times each year, making it a ...

Florida health officials say three hepatitis C cases may have been caused by unsterilized instruments and/or equipment during ...

More than two-fifths of Oregon community pharmacies require a prescription to purchase syringes, even though they can be sold over the counter, creating an access barrier that could exacerbate the ...

creating an access barrier that could exacerbate the spread of bloodborne diseases like hepatitis C. Oregon State University researchers conducted a telephone survey of more than 400 pharmacies in ...

Oct. 30, 2024 — A new study sheds light on how the blood-borne parasite that causes African sleeping sickness in humans and related diseases in cattle and other animals establishes long-term ...

This course covers the development and implementation of Exposure Control Plans (ECP). Course topics include understanding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, determing potential exposure and ...

Doctors can accurately predict a person's risk of fatty liver disease as early as 16 years before symptoms develop, a new ...

Doctors can accurately predict a person's risk of fatty liver disease as early as 16 years before symptoms develop, a new ...

Patients are advised to get tested for hepatitis C and consult their healthcare provider about testing for other bloodborne diseases like HIV and hepatitis B. The potential unsafe practices ...