Preventing Sharps Injuries
May 1, 2008 | Ambulatory Care Risk Management
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Accidental needlesticks and other sharps injuries occur frequently in healthcare facilities, placing at risk those who use sharps (e.g., physicians, nurses) or may come in contact with sharps after use (e.g., housekeeping personnel).
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