26:2H-5.11 - Definitions relative to use of needles, sharp devices in health care facilities - New Jersey Statutes

26:2H-5.11  Definitions relative to use of needles, sharp devices in health care facilities.2.As used in this act:

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services.

"Department" means the Department of Health and Senior Services.

"Needle stick injury" means the parenteral introduction into the body of a health care worker of blood or other potentially infectious material by a needle or other sharp device during the worker's performance of health care duties in a health care facility.

L.1999,c.311,s.2.