💊CDC Proposed Data Collection on Occupational Exposures in Healthcare
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Occupational exposures to waste anesthetic gases in healthcare professionals. The purpose of the proposed data collection is to assess occupational exposures to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) in healthcare and veterinary workers in postanesthetic care units (PACUs) and veterinary hospitals, examine associated adverse acute health effects of WAGs and recommend control measures to reduce WAG exposures for healthcare and veterinary workers in PACUs and veterinary hospitals.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Business Impact
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The notice involves a proposed data collection aimed at assessing occupational exposures to waste anesthetic gases, which necessitates compliance from healthcare facilities that can affect their operational costs, regulatory obligations, and employee health policies. This impacts business practices, especially in the healthcare sector.