Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR is short for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is a life-saving procedure that you would use when someone's heart stops beating. CPR can be used with people and pets, such as dogs and cats.
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Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 revised the bloodborne pathogens standard to include safer medical devices, such as sharps with engineered sharps injury protections and needleless systems, as examples of engineering controls designed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens through needlestick and other percutaneous injuries. The Act requires certain employers…
Read MorePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment, or "PPE", is equipment that is used to reduce exposure to hazards that may cause serious injury or illnesses. When CPR is being performed, PPE typically refers to the rescuer's gloves and face shield with a one-way valve. Other examples of personal protective equipment include: gloves safety glasses shoes earplugs or muffs…
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