A recent study examined the self-reported and observed compliance of healthcare workers with two sharps injury prevention practices: the double-gloving technique and the hands-free technique.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a part of the CDC, offers a free, downloadable and adaptable poster which outlines steps staff members should take in the event of a sharps ...
A needlestick injury is a percutaneous piercing wound typically caused by a needlepoint, resulting in exposure to potentially harmful body fluids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...