Infection control - Reducing injuries from sharps

At the end of this module participants will be able to:

• Understand the risks associated with the use and disposal of contaminated needles and other sharps.
• Know the precautions that should be adopted to avoid needlestick injury.
• Understand the risk of bloodborne virus infection transmission when a needlestick injury occurs.
• Identify the emergency procedures to be taken in the event of a needlestick injury.
• Identify the qualities of a healthcare facility that has a positive safety culture.

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