Insulin Self-Administration Instruction: Use of Engineered Sharps Injury Protection Devices to Meet OSHA Regulations

The Diabetes Educator

Volumn 28, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 730-734

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Indexed keywords

ANTIDIABETIC AGENT; INSULIN;

ARTICLE; DIABETES MELLITUS; DRUG SELF ADMINISTRATION; EQUIPMENT; GOVERNMENT; GOVERNMENT REGULATION; HUMAN; LEGAL ASPECT; METHODOLOGY; NEEDLESTICK INJURY; NURSE ATTITUDE; OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH; PATIENT EDUCATION; PRACTICE GUIDELINE; PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; STANDARD; TEACHING; UNITED STATES;

DIABETES MELLITUS; EQUIPMENT SAFETY; GOVERNMENT REGULATION; HUMANS; HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS; INSULIN; NEEDLESTICK INJURIES; NURSE'S ROLE; OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH; PATIENT EDUCATION; PROTECTIVE DEVICES; SELF ADMINISTRATION; TEACHING MATERIALS; UNITED STATES; UNITED STATES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION;

EID: 0039490196     PISSN: 01457217     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/014572170202800513     Document Type: Article

References (5)

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4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Oc-cupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Needlestick and Other Sharps Injuries: Final Rule. 66 Federal Register. Part 5317. 5325. January 18, 2001.
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