N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-5.11

Current through L. 2024, c. 80.

Section 26:2H-5.11 - Definitions relative to use of needles, sharp devices in health care facilities

As used in this act:

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health.

"Department" means the Department of Health.

"Needle stick injury" means the parenteral introduction into the body of a health care worker of blood or other potentially infectious material by a needle or other sharp device during the worker's performance of health care duties in a health care facility.

N.J.S. § 26:2H-5.11

Amended by L. 2012, c. 17,s. 166, eff. 6/29/2012.

L. 1999, c. 311, s. 2.