An individual who is performing patient care activities shall: Comply with the principles of universal precautions; If necessary, make an emergency exception to the use of universal precautions in a situation when failure to provide immediate care could result in serious harm to or death of a patient; and Comply with current professional standards of patient care with regard to disinfection and sterilization of reusable devices used in patient care procedures, including: Prohibiting the reuse of single use needles; and Properly disposing of needles and other sharps devices.