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Annual Needle-Stick Injury Rates in Healthcare by vera is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Needle-stick injuries are accidental punctures of the skin from needles or other sharp objects that can expose healthcare workers to blood and bodily fluids. They are a common hazard for those working with hypodermic syringes and needles. Reported needle-stick injuries per year per full time healthcare worker is collected to reflect safe working conditions, though underreporting is possible. Previous experience found low reported rates compared to literature and lack of reporting for all staff categories, s
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