| Subject: | Eyewash Stations |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Mon, 3 Apr 2006 - 10:00 am |
| The Stay Alert Administrator has received many requests to review guidelines for eyewash stations including water temperature.
The Joint Commission does not specifically address eyewash stations, but the use and maintenance of eyewash stations would fall under EC.1.10, the hospital manages safety risks; EC.3.10, the hospital manages its hazardous materials and waste risks; EC.6.20, the hospital maintains, inspects and tests medical equipment; and EC.9.10, the hospital monitors conditions in... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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