Dialysis needle dislodgement

Top 10 Health Technology Hazards in Health Care

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ECRI puts out its Top 10 Health Technology Hazards in Health Care settings yearly. In the past, they have identified needlesticks and sharps in their top ten. This year, 2023, one of the hazards includes Venous Needle Dislodgement, whereby…
Sharps Safety Employee Training

Sharps Safety Employee Training

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The ongoing focus of Needlestick Safety and Prevention Dr. Amber Mitchell, president and executive director of the International Safety Center, and a leading advocate on needlestick safety and prevention was interviewed regarding the importance…
needlestick safety prevention

Needlestick Safety Prevention

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Needlestick Injuries Increasing, but Not Always Taken Seriously Karen Daley is one of the leading advocates of needlestick safety prevention.  She was an emergency room nurse in San Francisco during the HIV pandemic and was exposed to HIV…