TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Nancy Munoz and DeAnne DeFuccio celebrated the signing of their legislation protecting health care workers from surgical smoke exposure on Monday. The new law requires certain health care facilities to use smoke evacuation systems in operating rooms. “Surgical smoke poses problems for pregnant women and...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Legislation protecting health care workers from surgical smoke exposure advanced to the governor’s desk on Thursday after passing the full Assembly. Sponsored by Assemblywomen Nancy Munoz and DeAnne DeFuccio, the bill (A256) requires certain health care facilities to use smoke evacuation systems in operating rooms. “This...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly on Thursday advanced a measure to protect health care workers from surgical smoke exposure. Sponsored by Assemblywomen Nancy Munoz and DeAnne DeFuccio, the bill (A256) requires certain health care facilities to use smoke evacuation systems in operating rooms. “Our health care professionals deserve...
TRENTON, N.J. – Recognizing the health consequences of surgical smoke exposure, an Assembly panel passed a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz on Thursday to require smoke evacuation systems in operating rooms. “Our health care professionals deserve a truly smoke-free workplace,” Munoz (R-Union) said. “No one should have to...