ANA Position Statement - Approved 9/6/91
The American Nurses Association (ANA) urges immediate and
ongoing research and evaluation of devices and equipment intended to
reduce risk of injury from sharps and of personal protective equipment
designed to reduce exposure. In order to reduce the risk of exposure to
bloodborne pathogens, ANA supports the consistent and strict use of
universal precautions; the availability of proven safety measures; the
standardization of methods to assure equipment is safe; and the
continued evaluation and modification of work practices to assure
optimum safety in the workplace.
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