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Accidental Sharps Injuries & Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens Summary During the
1980’s, the AIDS epidemic drew attention to bloodborne pathogens as
a public health issue. Recognizing this important public health
issue, the federal government issued a bloodborne pathogen
regulation in 1991. While aimed at all workers, this regulation in
effect emphasized protection of healthcare workers. An improved
public awareness of bloodborne pathogens (including hepatitis),
combined with improvements in technology, has fueled a market demand
for solutions. Politicians have noticed, resulting in a flurry of
legislative and regulatory activity in various states and at the
federal level. See the Regulatory and
Legislative Overview for a fuller description.
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