Mehta A,Rodrigues C,Ghag S,et al.Needlestickinjuries in a tertiary care centre in Mumbai,India.Journal of Hospital Infection.A. Mehta,C. Rodrigues,S. Ghag,P. Bavi,S. Shenai,F. Dastur.Needlestick injuries in a tertiary care centre in Mumbai, India[J]. Journal of Hospital Infection ....
Healthcare workers are at increased risk of experiencing needlestick injuries compared to other people because they use and are exposed to needles and other sharp instruments in their day-to-day work (King & Strony 2023). Needlestick injuries in healthcare can occur during tasks such as: Admini...
Needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers (HCWs) are a significant concern in infection prevention. This study analyzes the incidence and characteristics of NSIs at Queen Mary Hospital and assesses the effectiveness of targeted training programs for interns. Methods A retrospective...
In total, 533 HCWs participated. Subcutaneous needles were most often involved in NSIs, regardless of the healthcare setting (39% of all NSIs). Insulin pens were involved in 48% of NSIs in in- and outpatient care. Disposal of sharps devices accounted for 38% of the injuries. SEDs were ...
Vigilance is Occupational Accident Insurance for healthcare workers. Covers on-the-job sharps injuries, blood & bodily fluid exposures, and felonious assaults.
Abstract Needlestick injuries (NSI) pose a significant health hazard among healthcare personnel (HCP). The aim of our prospective observational study was to evaluate the psychological impact of NSI and assess measures to prevent NSI. The target group was the medical staff and students of Frankfurt...
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a major occupational health problem among dental healthcare workers (HCWs) in Pakistan, which places them at a significant risk of acquiring blood-borne infections. However, not all NSIs are reported, leading to an underestimation of the actual prevalence. The ...
Section > Chapter Mehta, A.; Rodrigues, C.; Ghag, S.; Bavi, P.; Shenai, S.; Dastur, F. Journal of Hospital Infection 60(4): 368-373 2005 ISSN/ISBN:0195-6701 15961184 10.1016/j.jhin.2004.12.015 004246067 Full-Text Article emailed within 0-6 h ...
Purpose Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a significant health hazard. Occupational transmission of bloodborne pathogens among healthcare workers (HCWs) is rare but has been repeatedly reported in the literature. Methods In October 2010, new regulations were introduced for medical aftercare of HCWs ...
needlestickinjuries.Theseregulationsalsorequirehealth surveillancewhereworkersareexposedtodangerousviruses,such asafteraneedlestickinjury. 3 ManyUNISONmembersfacethedailyriskofinjuryfrom discardedneedlesbecauseoftheirwork. Themainriskinvolvesstreetcleaning,refusecollection,amenity horticulture,andgeneralcleaningandcare-taki...