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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 554 - NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER Q - INFECTION CONTROL
SECTION/RULE §554.1602 - Universal Precautions
Chapter Review Date 03/11/2024

Universal precautions must be used in the care of all residents. Facilities are responsible for complying with Occupational Safety Hazards Administration (OSHA) regulations found at 29 Code of Federal Regulations §1910.1030 (relating to Bloodborne Pathogens).

Source Note: The provisions of this §554.1602 adopted to be effective May 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 2393; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 8871.

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