Position Statements/Press Releases

Position Statements

Statement regarding Sharps Safety

The AASPA fully supports the statement and research on Sharps Safety developed and promulgated by the Council on Surgical and Perioperative Safety. The following is a link to the CSPS surgical principle on Sharps Safety:
http://www.cspsteam.org/sharpssafety/sharpssafety.html

Press Releases

FDA, NIOSH, & OSHA Joint Safety Communication: Blunt-Tip Surgical Suture Needles Reduce Needlestick

St. Francis Hospital Surgical Physician Assistant wins prestigious national service award.