Safe in Common, a non-profit organization of healthcare safety advocates, announced it will introduce the Needlestick Safety Advocacy Tour as part of its sponsorship of the 45th annual American ...

ANA released these findings from the 2008 Study of Nurses’ Views on Workplace Safety and Needlestick Injuries, an independent nationwide survey of more than 700 nurses. “An overwhelming majority of ...

A needlestick injury is a percutaneous piercing wound typically caused by a needlepoint, resulting in exposure to potentially harmful body fluids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

The revision is aimed at helping to reduce needlestick injuries among healthcare workers and others who work with medical sharps. "Prevention is the best medicine," said Labor Secretary Elaine Chao.

The University of Virginia Health System and the American Nursing Association has issued a call to action to protect healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne diseases. In the 10 years since the ...

The dreaded needlestick in the healthcare environment is a source of nightmares for many. People have dreamed about getting rid of needles for years, not only to help patients relax when getting their ...

In healthcare settings, the safety and well-being of healthcare workers are paramount. One overlooked area of concern is the occurrence of needlestick and sharps injuries. These incidents, often a ...