Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Key Takeaways Wash the injury site with soap and water to prevent infection. Report ...

To promote safe work practices, healthcare personnel need to have an awareness of the risk of injury throughout the time a sharp is exposed and use a combination of strategies to protect themselves ...

To create a culture of safety, organizations must address those factors known to influence em­ployees’ attitudes and behavior. Organizations must also direct measures to reduce hazards in the ...

Sharps injuries and needle sticks are a significant hazard in the operating room, and providers who don’t comply with prevention practices can endanger themselves, their colleagues and their patients.

Needlestick and sharps injuries generate significant direct, indirect, potential and intangible costs that may increase over time, according to a new study from Italian researchers. The Rome-based ...