Evidence shows that commercially available catheter securement devices both reduce accidental needlesticks to healthcare workers and prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections by limiting catheter movement.

HOME HEALTH CARE HAS BEEN ONE OF THE fastest-growing sectors in the health care industry, but the prevention of occupational exposures in this setting has not received the attention it deserves. Of the more than 8 million U.S. health care workers who work in hospitals and other health care settings1, between 650,000 and 850,000 are employed in home health care.2 There are few data and no nation...

Intensification of modern swine production has led to many new technologies, including needleless injectors. Although needleless injectors may increase productivity (by reducing injection time) and reduce needlestick injuries, the effect on risk for musculoskeletal disorders is not clear. This project will compare conventional needles with needleless injectors in terms of cost, productivity, in...

Member states of the European Union have until May 112013 to implement the Council Directive 2010/32/EU Implementing the Framework Agreement on Prevention from Sharps Injuries in the Hospital and Healthcare Sector. The aim of this legislation is to achieve a safe working environment and prevent injuries to healthcare professionals caused by all medical sharps, including needlesticks. This artic...

Background: Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are one of the greatest risks nurses face. NSIs associated with an increased risk diseases that can be transferred through skin exposure, such as Hepatitis B, C, and human immunodeficiency virus. Certain factors influence mechanism frequency NSI among nurses. Objective: To determine mechanisms at a public hospital in Selangor. Methods: A cross-sectional s...