Watching for doctor targets

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) plans to monitor the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) enforcement of the bloodborne pathogen standard to assure that physicians are treated fairly. The standard, which was issued in Dec 1991, mandates universal precautions and other infection control standards. The AMA is concerned that OSHA might target physicians' offices rather than respond only to complaints.

Investigations, American Medical Association, Administrative procedure

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Bloodborne standards reach beyond medicine: doctors, hospitals account for few citations

Article Abstract:

OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standards are having a broad impact on all workplace situations. Compliance statistics, which cover the period from Oct 1, 1991, to Sep 30, 1992, show that healthcare professionals such as physicians and dentists accounted for only 4% of the violations. Work areas in Yellowstone National Park and New York's Lake Central School are some of the non-healthcare areas that have been cited.

Work environment

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Dental group leads fight to lighten load from blood standard

Article Abstract:

The American Dental Association (ADA) is leading the fight to overturn OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standards. The ADA feels that OSHA's requirements are not reasonable and that dentists should be allowed to judge how their practice best meets their patients' needs. Other dental and medical groups, such as the American Society of Internal Medicine, are trying to effect reasonable changes to OSHA's rules.

Offices and clinics of dentists, Political activity, American Dental Association, Dentistry

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