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 ...

BioMedical Waste Solutions Encourages Healthcare Facilities, Professionals and Individuals Utilizing Needles to Read Its Comprehensive Guide for Assistance With the Proper Disposal of Sharps and ...

The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Raleigh, North Carolina, has collaborated with the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Silver Spring, Maryland, on a study that ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. The CDC reports that healthcare workers in the U.S. face an estimated 385,000 needlestick and sharps-related injuries ...

The incidence of sharps and needlestick injuries experienced by healthcare workers has remained relatively unchanged over the last 10 years, according to research published in Infection Control and ...

Managing the risk of needlestick injuries may help prevent serious injury. Using safety devices, wearing gloves, avoiding unnecessary use, and providing proper training can help. Needlestick injuries ...