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Phlebotomy Flashcards · 130 cards

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Question

Which federal agency's regulations require employers to provide personal protective equipment and engineering controls to protect phlebotomists from bloodborne pathogen exposure?

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Answer
A.College of American Pathologists (CAP)
B.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C.Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
D.The Joint Commission
OSHA, not The Joint Commission, CMS, or CAP, is the federal agency whose Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to provide PPE and engineering controls (e.g., safety-engineered devices) to reduce exposure risk.