title: Bloodborne pathogens: toward safer needles.
abstract: California leads the way in protecting workers with sharps injury prevention devices. This article discusses the state's legislation to prevent needlestick injuries among healthcare workers and its impact. A chart to be used as a sharps injury log is provided.
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authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D002140:California; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011482:Protective Devices