{"id":2405,"date":"2017-04-18T10:07:41","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T16:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpmcha.org\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2017-04-18T10:07:41","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T16:07:41","slug":"uncapped-needles-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpmcha.org\/?p=2405","title":{"rendered":"Uncapped Needles, Again?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The “pen” pictured below was placed into a plastic trash bag yesterday without the needle being capped. I am a diabetic and have used this type of device before; each pen needle comes with a cap. It does not require a lot of effort to cap the needle after use.\u00a0 This used needle is a bio-hazard and must be disposed of properly. This is definitely not “properly”.<\/p>\n

We have already had one of our guys stuck by an uncapped needle and he had to undergo a bunch of anti-viral medications to prevent infection. These medications made him ill for weeks. This is a prime example of negligent behavior and violates Health and Safety as detailed in Texas Property Code 209.<\/p>\n

I am incredulous that someone would believe it to be OK to toss this into a plastic trash bag. The offending party will be issued a fine.<\/p>\n

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The “pen” pictured below was placed into a plastic trash bag yesterday without the needle being capped. I am a diabetic and have used this type of device before; each pen needle comes with a cap. It does not require a lot of effort to cap the needle after use.\u00a0 This used needle is a..<\/p>\n

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