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Sharps and needlestick injuries are major concern for healthcare workers due to the risk of bloodborne pathogen infections.
The pathogens that pose the health risks are Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Sharps are any contaminated objects that can penetrate the skin including, and not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and the ends of dental wires.
Methods to avoid sharps and needlestick injuries • Before each use, plan for safe handling and disposal of needles • Avoid using needles whenever safer and more effective alternatives are available • Avoid recapping or bending needles • Most needlestick injuries result from unsafe needle devices.
Syringes with self-sheathing needles have proven to reduce the risks of needlestick injuries significantly.
• Never pick up sharps with your hands, even forceps, or brush and dustpan to pick up dropped needles, sharp medical instruments, or broken glass.
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