Department of Health issued Administrative Order No. 284, on May 31, 2011, addressed to all health professionals providing patient care public policy regarding the use of jewelry and long nails addressed to all health professionals providing patient care related to public policy on the wearing and maintaining long nails and/or artificial. Here's the complete order which is important to all of us to read and be aware of it since we are part of the health profession and we should be aware of this laws when we run a pharmacy. It is en SPANISH though:
http://www.colegiodefarmaceuticospr.org/images/ORDEN%20ADMINISTRATIVA%20284[1].pdf
Credit: College of Pharmacists of Puerto Rico
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ReplyDeleteWhat is the reason for this recall? I looked at the link and I don't understand Spanish. Maybe you could briefly tell me the reason.
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Monica Eisenman
The reason of this is because of an excessive use of jewelry (including rings and bracelets) in the health care environment). According to the order, this can cause microorganisms to transport and ultimately affect, unnecessary, the health of the patient. They want to prevent this to occur. Hope this could help you understand it better. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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