Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 130.000 - Hospital Licensure
Subpart D - SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS: PARTICULAR SERVICES
Section 130.1006 - Sharps Injury Log
Universal Citation: 105 CMR 130.000 MA Code of Regs 130.1006
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Information concerning exposure incidents shall be recorded in a sharps injury log that includes, but is not limited to, the type and brand of device involved in the incident, the department or work area where the incident occurred, and an explanation of how the incident occurred;
(B) Sharps injury logs shall be kept within the hospital and shall be used as the basis for continuing quality improvement in reducing sharps injuries through the provision of education and the procurement of improved products; and
(C) Sharps injury logs shall be kept confidential.
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