Jennifer is a nurse at Dr. Smith's Primary Care Center. While giving a patient a shot she accidentally stuck herself with a needle. The patient is positive for HIV and upon discussion with a coworker she learns that the sharp she was using is not approved by OSHA.
Answer the following questions about the next steps Jennifer should take.
1.) What first steps should she take for this incident?
2.) How would she file an OSHA violation report?
3.) Would she qualify for Workers Compensation? Why or why not?
4.) Discuss the history of Workers Compensation and OSHA . Discuss their purpose and the special training needed in the field of Occupation Medicine to help those injured on the job.
1. OSHA standards are intended to be implemented as a means to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. It is important to note that OSHO is not responsible for any products or give any approval for any medical products. It is the employer's responsibility to identify and implement appropriate and effective safer medical devices for the specific medical procedures being conducted.
2. The nurse can register an online complaints via electronic complaint form or by downloading a PDF complaint form and mail it to the nearest OSHA regional office. The complaints should be registered within 3o days of the incident.
3. No. If the nurse happened to be sickened by an accidental needle injury only considered to be qualify for Workers Compensation.
4. The history of Workers Compensation insurance system is designed especially for employees injured on specific body parts. OSHA was developed to assure safe and healthfull working conditions for working men and women by setting standards and enforcing those standards. The purpose of the OSHA is to ensure employees an environment free from recognized hazards such as a) exposure to toxic chemicals b) excessive noise pollution c) cold or heat stress and d) unsanitary conditions.
Jennifer is a nurse at Dr. Smith's Primary Care Center. While giving a patient a shot...
Jennifer is a nurse at Dr. Smith's Primary Care Center. While giving a patient a shot she accidentally stuck herself with a needle. The patient is positive for HIV and upon discussion with a coworker she learns that the sharp she was using is not approved by OSHA. Answer the following questions about the next steps Jennifer should take. 1.) What first steps should she take for this incident? 2.) How would she file an OSHA violation report? 3.) Would...
Jennifer is a nurse at Dr. Smith's Primary Care Center. While giving a patient a shot she accidentally stuck herself with a needle. The patient is positive for HIV and upon discussion with a coworker she learns that the sharp she was using is not approved by OSHA. Answer the following questions about the next steps Jennifer should take. 1.) What first steps should she take for this incident? 2.) How would she file an OSHA violation report? 3.) Would...
Jennifer is a nurse at Dr. Smith's Primary Care Center. While giving a patient a shot she accidentally stuck herself with a needle. The patient is positive for HIV and upon discussion, with a coworker, she learns that the sharp she was using is not approved by OSHA. Answer the following questions about the next steps Jennifer should take. 1. What first steps should she take for this incident? 2. How would she file an OSHA violation report? 3. Would...