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Insurance News Net (press release),...care professionals also face dangers from exposure to blood borne pathogens, falls, and other types of injuries unique to the health care industry.
Red Cross classes offered in March - Mar 17, 2008
Cheboygan Daily Tribune (subscription),Blood-borne pathogens - preventing disease transmission: The class will provide individuals with an understanding of the blood-borne pathogens regulations
Inverness: On Growth Trajectory - Mar 19, 2008
Express Healthcare Management,With focus on women's health, blood-borne pathogens, oncology, respiratory and infectious diseases and cardiology, the current product portfolio targets
Cerus to Present at Cowen and Company 28th Annual Health Care ... - Mar 10, 2008
WELT ONLINE,The INTERCEPT Blood System is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in donated blood components intended for transfusion. Cerus currently markets the
Health Calendar: 03/20/2008 - Mar 20, 2008
Traverse City Record Eagle,Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission, 8-10 pm March 20; 8-10 pm April 17; 4-6 pm April 12. Community CPR and First Aid Skills,
County ponders tattoo safety - Mar 21, 2008
Elmira Star-Gazette,...artists favor rules that regulate the sterilization procedures used in their shops and familiarize them with precautions against blood-borne pathogens.
HIV test may protect rescuers - Feb 28, 2008
BurlingtonFreePress.com,The hazards that Vinci and other emergency workers worry about are blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis B and C viruses and the human immunodeficiency
Agriprocessors cited for alleged health, safety problems - Mar 21, 2008
DesMoinesRegister.com,...failure to develop an emergency response plan, and improper programs for both respirator use and blood-borne pathogens, Koonce said.
Bard Signs Agreement to Acquire Specialized Health Products ... - Mar 10, 2008
WELT ONLINE,The SafeStep® technology provides a differentiated approach to reducing needlestick injuries and the associated risk of transmitting blood-borne pathogens.
10:37 pm: Tattoo artists challenge ordinance - Mar 16, 2008
Anderson Herald Bulletin,It requires that tattoo establishments be inspected every six months by the county health department and that artists undergo blood-borne pathogens training
Rolling the Dice with Patient Health: The Law of Averages Catches ... - Mar 9, 2008
HealthNewsDigest.com,...with the blood of the first patient, any subsequent patients given medication from that vial could have been exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
Officials striving to keep workplace healthy - Mar 15, 2008
Lufkin Daily News,...contains power point presentations, handouts and posters with information on hand washing, blood borne pathogens and personal protection from diseases.
Dismal prognosis for squad building - Mar 15, 2008
The Express Times,..."We are dealing with blood-borne pathogens and we don't have running hot water," squad Vice President Rob Meyer said. "We don't want to seem like whiners or
Victorville fire gets 15 citations - Mar 15, 2008
Victorville Daily Press,...and a drinking fountain that could become contaminated with blood-borne pathogens because of how close it was to a sink used to clean equipment.
The Top Ten Regs Small Businesses Love to Hate - Mar 10, 2008
AllBusiness,Medical laboratory worker rules: Make the rules more flexible in situations where workers do not have potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Tattoo shops mostly unregulated - Mar 8, 2008
Elmira Star-Gazette,...the certification for the tattoo artist is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's universal precautions for blood-borne pathogens.
City of Henderson suspends a fifth clinic's license - Mar 4, 2008
KVBC,...medication at the Endoscopy Center of Nevada (700 Shadow Lane) of a risk for possible exposure to hepatitis C and other blood borne pathogens.
Monday business and agriculture briefing - Mar 3, 2008
The Wenatchee World Online,Leavenworth Learning is a new business offering courses in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, HIV/AIDS prevention, blood borne pathogens and safe
Know before you go abroad for dental care - Mar 3, 2008
DentalPlans.com,...of transmission of blood borne pathogens, hand hygiene, sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items and environmental infection control.
EdgePoint Learning Partners With The State Of Alaska Department Of ... - Mar 3, 2008
Eworldwire (press release),...of topics ranging from precautions against blood-borne pathogens, to drug and alcohol-related disabilities, to supporting students with special needs.
Contact dermatitis Causes, incidence, risk factors - Feb 28, 2008
Online - International News Network,With widespread precautions against HIV virus and other blood-borne pathogens, contact dermatitis caused by exposure to latex (found in surgical gloves,
'Best of both worlds' - A call to nursing took Muscatine's Dea ... - Feb 25, 2008
Muscatine Journal,They are developing instruction plans on the topics of exercise, good nutrition and blood-borne pathogens for students at various grade levels.
Certification available for cleanup businesses - Feb 24, 2008
Press-Register - al.com,Under ABRA policy, certified companies must have formal plans on how to handle chemical spills and protect employees from blood-borne pathogens.
Regular people, remarkable deeds - Mar 8, 2008
Auburn Citizen,For Martinez this was his first chance to really use the first aid and blood borne pathogens control and cleanup training he had received at Currier
Cerus Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 ... - Feb 13, 2008
FOXBusinessThe INTERCEPT Blood System is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in donated blood components intended for transfusion. Cerus currently markets the
Adverse effects of hormonal steroids’ abuse - Feb 15, 2008
Daily Nation,Infections reported with testosterone injection include bacterial abscesses, septic arthritis, septic shock, and cross infection with blood-borne pathogens
Broad service animal law allows pets to be full-time companions - Feb 16, 2008
Waco Tribune Herald,...“Here, you’re dealing with blood-borne pathogens,� he said. “We need to keep a sterile environment.� According to the ADA, service animals are allowed where
Health Calendar: 02/13/2008 - Feb 13, 2008
Traverse City Record Eagle,Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission, 8-10 pm Feb. 21. CPR Skills for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 pm Feb.
In the Neighborhood - Feb 15, 2008
Battle Creek Enquirer,Health System operating rooms will reduce the possibility of exposing sterile processing staff and operating room patients to blood-borne pathogens.
Cerus Announces Webcast of Corporate Presentation at the 10 th ... - Feb 4, 2008
Business Wire (press release),The INTERCEPT Blood System is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in donated blood components intended for transfusion.
Daily News: Needle-sticks Common in All Healthcare Settings - Feb 10, 2008
Nurse.com,Non-hospital-based registered nurses are about as likely at their hospital counterparts to be exposed to blood-borne pathogens through a needle-stick,
Taxpayers foot bill for 'webbish' - Feb 9, 2008
Monterey County Herald,In Pacific Grove, a search for training classes on the Fire Department's site shows that in February there is a session covering "Blood Borne Pathogens" and
Exclusive | Columbia Police Test-Taking Scandal | ‘Schemes of ... - Feb 9, 2008
The State,Columbia’s department requires 40 hours of training a year in other subjects, such as use of force and how to handle blood-borne pathogens, Hellman said.
UCMH reviews progress at Board of Control meeting - Feb 1, 2008
Valley Beautiful Beacon,...designate anything that can cut and potentially carry blood-borne pathogens, and can be made safer by adding a sheath to cover the sharp edge.
Tyvek Suit and Disposable Apron Manufacturer MPE, Inc. Stepped-Up ... - Feb 1, 2008
PR.com (press release),...stay clean and safe from grease, dust, paint, pesticides, aerosols, blood-borne pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and other hazardous substances.
Safety first - Jan 30, 2008
Tracy Press,...custodial, secretary, and finance staff were fire safety, blood borne pathogens, sexual harassment, safe lifting and injury and illness prevention.
Burr Pool Set to Reopen - Jan 28, 2008
Howard University The Hilltop (subscription),Although this could sound minor, the sole of a shoe can pick up bacteria and blood borne pathogens such as E. Coli. The process has been extended due to the
Job Openings - Jan 27, 2008
Charlotte Observer,...record with no more than 2 chargeable points. Ability to obtain/maintain certification in CPR/first aid, DDC, wheelchair securement, blood-borne pathogens.
E-mail Us - 29 Dec 2007
Gaffney Ledger (subscription),14, 6:30-7:30 pm, Blood Borne Pathogens, $10 fee; Jan. 19, 9 am-2:30 pm, Child and Adult CPR, $42 fee; Jan. 26, 8 am-2 pm, Babysitters Training with ARC
Letter sent to 8500 more Stokes patients - 29 Dec 2007
WOOD-TV,The former patients will be informed that they may have come in contact with blood borne pathogens, including HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. While the
Business Briefs: Dec. 27, 2007 - Dec 27, 2007
Record-Searchlight (subscription),The center also offers training courses in blood-borne pathogens, baby-sitting, defensive driving, driver’s education and safety training and emergency
Spark still burns after 57 years for volunteer firefighter - Dec 27, 2007
Asbury Park Press,In addition, they have to take mandatory courses each year to remain certified in topics that range from blood-borne pathogens to hazardous materials.
Local researchers target accidental sticks in hospitals abroad - Dec 22, 2007
Charlottesville Daily Progress,Jagger are planning to continue surveying surgeons in foreign countries to document how healthcare workers protect themselves from blood-borne pathogens.
Health Calendar: 12/12/2007 - Dec 12, 2007
Traverse City Record Eagle,15, understanding blood-borne pathogens regulations issued by OSHA, how blood-borne pathogens are spread and how to prevent exposure.
Cleaning Up: Welcome to the Laundry Business (Part II) - Dec 26, 2007
American Coin-Op,Colleges, camps, beauty salons, doctor’s and dentist’s offices (excluding items with blood-borne pathogens) and small restaurants all may be good potential
Specialist creates tool for medical students - Dec 25, 2007
DetNews.com,...for Clinical Education, will help students learn the intricacies of health data privacy, workplace rules and regulations and blood borne pathogens.
Dix Hills Doctor 2004 Medical Malpractice Trial Revealed ... - Dec 4, 2007
Newsinferno.com,For that reason, the health department is asking anyone who received injections from Finkelstein to get tested for blood borne pathogens, even if they did
Dix Hills Doctor Investigation Results in Another 8500 Warning ... - Dec 12, 2007
Newsinferno.com,...the Nassau County Health Department to go through Finkelstein’s records and determine which patients might have been exposed to blood borne pathogens.
Dix Hills Doctor Harvey Finkelstein’s Hospital Patients Not on New ... - Dec 18, 2007
Newsinferno.com,Harvey Finkelstein will not be getting letters from the New York State Department of Health warning of possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.
AJH principal retires - Dec 24, 2007
Ada Evening News,Or the blood-borne pathogens training for the staff. A line of teachers demonstrated techniques and equipment. Coach Terry Don Teel was at the end of the
Survey: Serious dangers for nurses - Dec 3, 2007
Cherry Hill Courier Post,...--32 percent said they had suffered a needlestick or other exposure to blood-borne pathogens. --15 percent said they had been exposed to chemotherapy drugs
Ronnie Polaneczky | After violence on the streets, who handles the ... - Dec 4, 2007
Philadelphia Daily News,The trash is then appropriately disposed of to prevent anyone from being exposed to blood-borne pathogens it might contain, like HIV or hepatitis C. If
Interview with John Laird - Dec 20, 2007
Scotts Valley Banner,The obvious thing is that you’re preventing the spread of blood-borne pathogens. It costs hundreds of thousands of dollars for a case of HIV to someone who
UCD develops pathway to help diabetes - Dec 16, 2007
Daily Democrat,...type 1 diabetes monocytes, which are part of the body's immune system, protecting against blood-borne pathogens by moving quickly to sites of infection.
Santa Clara County to weigh easing restrictions on ear-piercing - Dec 10, 2007
San Jose Mercury News,The rules require employees to be trained in blood-borne pathogens and get permission from a parent before working on underage clients.
Needle stick injuries prevalent - Dec 21, 2007
United Press InternationalResearchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health assessed the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens -- HIV, hepatitis B and C
Non-Hospital RNs Face High Risk of Needlesticks - Dec 21, 2007
MedPage Today,...prevention programs, use of safer needles and sharps, better reporting and post-exposure follow-up, and improved training on blood-borne pathogens.
Hospitals must protect nurses from injuries - Dec 4, 2007
Cherry Hill Courier Post,32 percent said they had been exposed to blood-borne pathogens through a needlestick; and 15 percent said they had been exposed to toxic chemicals.
Seattle, Washington United States - Dec 3, 2007
Seattle Times,Working knowledge of modes of transmission of infectious diseases, including blood-borne pathogens, and the practice of universal precautions.
County Passes Law for Tattoo Shops - Dec 19, 2007
WLNS,..."There is exposure to body fluids, blood-borne pathogens, and there are concerns with infectious diseases being spread." Under the ordinance, the health
Health board drops anatomy requirement for tattoo artists - Dec 17, 2007
The Salem News,...owners must abide by US Occupational Safety and Health Administration Agency rules to prevent disease transmission and blood-borne pathogens.
Watertown business hit with OSHA fines again - Dec 11, 2007
Newswatch 50,The company had failed to properly protect workers from blood-borne pathogens, provide Hepatitis B vaccines to exposed employees, and had other safety
South Bay Leaders To Decide On Body Art Law - Dec 10, 2007
NBC11.com,Body artists are trained in blood-borne pathogens and are screened and immunized for hepatitis B and C. Tattoos and piercings carry the risk of transmitting
New Products Just in Time for Christmas - Dec 4, 2007
WhoWon.com,The Barrier 1 was influenced by our Extrication glove, but also incorporates a Hipora barrier to protect against blood borne pathogens, such as TB,
Long night each night inside jail - Nov 29, 2007
KC Community News,Raunig said common issues include blood-borne pathogens, because of inmates spitting or officers getting staph infections; back injuries; and knee injuries.
Drug Abuse Research At UH Funded By National Institutes Of Health ... - Nov 29, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),..."There are serious health and social consequences, such as the spread of HIV/AIDS and other blood-borne pathogens. To minimize this, we need a better
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