Infection Control · single question
The same child must wear a gown and mask for infection control in the dental setting. Which body sets the regulatory requirements for PPE/infection control in the workplace?
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Correct answer: A. OSHA
- A. Correct. OSHA's standards (e.g., the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard) mandate PPE and infection-control practices in healthcare workplaces.
- B. HIPAA addresses health-information privacy, not PPE requirements.
- C. FERPA addresses educational records.
- D. The FDA regulates products, not workplace PPE rules.
Note: OSHA is the regulator; OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis & Prevention) provides infection-control guidelines/recommendations.
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