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Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Needlestick injury or NSI is an accidental percutaneous piercing wound caused by a contaminated sharps instrument, usually a hollow-bore needle from a syringe, and is one of the most frequent routes of transmission in occupationally acquired blood-borne infections. Needlestick injuries are a serious hazard and can expose you to over 20 types of infectious bloodborne pathogens, or BBP’s. The most serious pathogens are Hepatitis B or HBV, Hepatitis C or HCV, and the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. This course informs workers on the hazards and prevention strategies of working with needles during patient care and other healthcare settings.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify risky devices and unsafe work practices that can cause needlestick injuries.
- Explain employer strategies for preventing needlestick injuries.
- Recall and use safer work practices and safer devices to help minimize your risk of a needlestick injury.
Course Lessons
- Introduction and Objectives
- Risk and Reporting
- Prevention Strategies
- Safer Devices
Volume Discounts & Course Delivery Options
Volume discounts apply for all Evolve e-Learning safety and compliance courses above 25 learners. Online shoppers can select a healthcare compliance course bundle for even greater savings!
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