Health Information Technology Terms Answers

A(n) is a document that provides information on the hazards, handling procedures, and safe disposal of a chemical.

is a division of the US Department of Labor whose mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.

The is a division of the federal Department of Health and Human Services that collects data on patient and healthcare worker safety, and promotes safety practices to protect patients and workers.

is a category of clothing that protects a wearer from coming into contact with infectious material.

What does PPE include?

are a set of practices that are used to prevent the transmission of infections. They include assuming that everyone is potentially infectious, wearing personal protective equipment, and disposing of sharps properly.

A is a series of steps put in place to prevent accidents.