Section 21(8) in West Bengal Clinical Establishment (Registration, Regulation and Transparency), Rules, 2017
(8)In order to minimize the undue risk for the service provider, the clinical establishment shall exercise reasonable care and take all necessary measures which include but not limited to 'Universal work precautions', chemoprophylaxis, vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis and adequate capacity building.Explanation. - 'Universal work precautions' means infection control measures that prevent occupational and nosocomial exposure to or reduce the risk of transmission of pathogenic agents including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV and includes the provision for education, training, personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown and masks, hand washing, cough hygiene and employing safe work practices.
