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 ...

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.

Study results suggest that although there have been significant advancements in sharps safety technology and legislation to support sharps safety, sharps-related injuries actually increased during the ...

An analysis of sharps injuries among Massachusetts healthcare workers showed the incident of sharps injuries has decreased from 2002-2007, according to research published in Infection Control and ...

Sharps injuries create the possibility of direct exposure to another person’s blood. It’s important to follow protocols afterward to ensure your safety. An accidental needlestick injury can happen in ...