Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 1204A – Universal precautions
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In recognition of the importance of universal precautions to the control of communicable diseases from a patient to an emergency medical care provider, education and training with respect to universal precautions shall be a mandatory component of any required training and any required continuing education for all emergency medical care providers who have patient contact. Training requirements for this purpose shall be established by the Division of Public Health.
68 Del. Laws, c. 415, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 147, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 1204A
- Division: means Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 1201A
- Emergency medical care provider: means a fire fighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, correctional officer, ambulance attendant or other person who serves as an employee or volunteer of an ambulance service and/or provides prehospital emergency medical services. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 1201A
- Universal precautions: means those precautions, including the appropriate use of hand washing, protective barriers, and care in the use and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments that minimize the risk of transmission of communicable diseases between patients and health-care providers. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 1201A