Needlesticks: Avoiding Exposure
What are needlestick injuries? Needlestick and sharps injuries occur when needles or other sharp objects inadvertently puncture a person’s skin and can happen “when people use, disassemble or dispose of needles,” according to the Safety National Council. Each year, an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries are sustained by hospital-based and other […]