Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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 554.1602. Universal Precautions
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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