Frontline Health-Care Workers: A National Conference
on Device-Mediated Bloodborne Infections
CDC, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration will cosponsor "Frontline
Health-Care Workers: A National Conference on Device-Mediated
Bloodborne Infections" in Washington, D.C., August 17-19, 1992. The
meeting will 1) focus attention on sharp-instrument injuries and
performance safety of medical devices and instruments; 2) bring
together device manufacturers and user/purchaser(s) to facilitate
understanding of needs and interventions pertaining to
device-mediated infections; and 3) facilitate private-sector
initiatives for technology advancement, including the development
of infection-prevention devices and strategies.
Additional information is available from Laura Timperio, PACE
Enterprises, Inc., 17 Executive Park Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA
30329; telephone (404) 633-8610; fax (404) 633-8745.
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