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Archive > December, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 12

Keys to a Successful Sharps Safety Program

"Cutting edge" should be your strength, not your weakness.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

Every year, American hospital workers suffer about 385,000 sharps-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The cost of these incidents to healthcare facilities is more than just financial. The loss of staff time to injuries and investigations and the expense of testing and treatment — not to mention the potential payment of disability benefits and hiring of replacements — are compounded by the human toll that the injury and possible exposure to infectious materials may take on your employees' physiological and mental health. Incorporating sharps safety into your facility's practices can help to protect your staff. Here are some strategies toward achieving that goal.

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