Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Practice Exam

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The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was enacted to address concerns about which of the following?

Needle disposal methods
Needles used in immunizations
Sharps injuries in healthcare settings
The effectiveness of needle designs

The correct answer is: Sharps injuries in healthcare settings

The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was primarily enacted to address the significant issue of sharps injuries, particularly needlestick injuries, in healthcare settings. These injuries pose a risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C to healthcare workers, patients, and the community. By focusing on the prevention of such injuries, the Act emphasizes the importance of implementing safer needle devices and procedures to reduce the risk of exposure and enhance workplace safety. In addition to enhancing safety, the legislation requires employers to establish and maintain a sharps injury prevention program, which includes evaluating and selecting safer medical devices, educating and training employees on safe handling and disposal practices, and maintaining detailed records of sharps injuries. This comprehensive approach helps to foster a safer working environment and minimizes the health risks associated with needlestick injuries in healthcare facilities.