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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 26, HEALTH AND VITAL STATISTICS
Chapter 2h: Declaration of public policy
Section: 26:2h-5.10: Findings, declarations relative to use of needles, sharp devices in health care facilities.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The use of conventional needles results in increased risk of HIV infection and hepatitis B and C to health care workers;
b. Each year, from 150 to 200 health care workers die and many suffer chronic and debilitating diseases due to needle stick injuries;
c. Equipment exists to prevent most injuries that result from needle stick injuries but overall concern with cutting health care costs has impeded the widespread use of advanced, safer technology; and
d. Newer, safer needle technology should be adopted in health care facilities.
L.1999,c.311,s.1.
This section added to the Rutgers Database: 2012-09-26 13:37:49.
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