PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An anesthesiologist possibly exposed over 2000 patients to bloodborne diseases like HIV and Hepatitis as far back as 6 years ago. Providence Hospital said they sent a letter via ...

Needle-sharing programs, also referred to as needle exchange or syringe services programs, are integral to public health efforts. These initiatives supply clean needles and syringes to individuals who ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – More than two-fifths of Oregon community pharmacies require a prescription to purchase syringes, even though they can be sold over the counter, creating an access barrier that could ...

Sharps are objects that can penetrate a worker’s skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes and the exposed ends of dental wires. If blood or other potentially infectious materials ...

Despite being over 30 years old, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) remains widely misunderstood. With 28 defined terms and dense legal language, it's no wonder this frequently ...

An anesthesiologist contracted at various Oregon health care facilities did not practice proper infection control, posing a risk to patients. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

As summer heats up, health experts are warning residents of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia about the growing threat of Babesiosis, a bloodborne disease transmitted by the black-legged tick, also known ...