Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 64-82-1 - General1.1. Scope -- This legislative rule establishes specific standards and procedures concerning needlestick injury prevention; creates a needlestick injury prevention program in hospitals, nursing homes, public health departments and home health agencies, including those staffed by public employees; makes compliance with rules a condition of licensure; establishes requirements for facilities to use needleless systems; relates to keeping sharps injury logs; requires the maintainment of a list of existing needleless systems; sets forth exceptions to requirements; and other matters pertinent and necessary for the implementation of the Needlestick Injury Prevention Program, W. Va. Code '16-36-1 et seq. This rule supplements the Needlestick Injury Prevention Program, W. Va. Code '16-36-1 et seq., and should be read in conjunction with the Act.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code '16-36-2.1.3. Filing Date. -- May 10, 2001.1.4. Effective Date. -- July 1, 2001.