Regulatory Agencies and PPE

There are ___ agencies under the HHS.

• 5

• 11

• 20

• 15

Conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous threats and responds when they arise,

• WHO

• FDA

• CDC

• OSHA

The FDA assures safety and efficacy of all of the following EXCEPT...

• products that emit radiation

• food

• cosmetics

• All are regulated by the FDA

The mission of this agency is to combat diseases globally.

• WHO

• OSHA

• FDA

• NIH

Employees are responsible for the purchase and laundering of all of their on PPE.

• true

• false

Governmental agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing 11 essential human services.

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Centers for Disease Control

• Food and Drug Administration

• World Health Organization

Ensures safety and healthful working conditions for men and women by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

• WHO

• CLIA

• OSHA

• NIH

What is the determination made for which type of PPE is needed?

• You may decide for yourself

• Whatever the patient feels comfortable with

• You wear the same for every procedure

• Depends on the procedure

What does PPE stand for?

• Professional protective equipment

• Personal protective equipment

• Professional personal equipment

• Personal practical equipment

Employees may be responsible for purchasing their own...

• prescription goggles

• masks

• gloves

• shoe covers