Needlesticks and other sharps injuries continue to be a concern for healthcare workers. The International Safety Center has found that more than half of sharps injuries involve devices lacking sharps ...

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 ...

In healthcare settings, the safety and well-being of healthcare workers are paramount. One overlooked area of concern is the occurrence of needlestick and sharps injuries. These incidents, often a ...

Repetitive needlesticks might no longer be necessary with new technology, say these nurse leaders. Several new care delivery models are taking over the nursing industry and streamlining daily nursing ...

The incidence of sharps and needlestick injuries experienced by healthcare workers has remained relatively unchanged over the last 10 years, according to research published in Infection Control and ...

The initial risk assessment involved clarifying the nature of the incident and assessing the risk of exposure to BBV or other hazards. It was possible to establish that the lancets were sealed and ...