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Needlestick Injuries in the Workplace

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Needlestick injuries have the potential to be devastating events. Despite this, they are almost entirely preventable. In Australia, at least 18,000 healthcare professionals experience a needlestick injury every year. So, how can you protect yourself in the workplace?

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A needlestick injury occurs when the skin is accidentally punctured by a sharp medical instrument such as a needle, scalpel or syringe. Needlestick injuries are an occupational hazard for healthcare workers as they can lead to the transmission of bloodborne infections such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C, with the potential for serious complications.

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27 Apr 2023
Factual and vital topic
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James Lloyde
23 Mar 2023
Very informative article. Good information
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Julie Lemieux
22 Mar 2023
Good refresher
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Samantha Huang
30 Aug 2023
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useful
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Esther power
13 May 2023
Helpful
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Bhola singh
20 Mar 2023
Registered Nurse
now i know what to do when a needle stick injury at work occurs !
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Lauren Hallowes
29 May 2023
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Good resource
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Marion Lear
13 Oct 2023
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Good course.i learnt a few things that i didn't know
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