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After the Stick - Shares advice on how to emotionally and physically
deal with accidental needle injuries sustained on the job. Includes tests to
take ASAP.
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Averting Needle Sticks - Presents the cases of two nurses infected
with life-threatening pathogens by needle sticks so as to advocate a switch
to non-needle systems.
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Avoiding Rebound Injuries from Huber Needles
- Find tips on avoiding dangerous pricks when removing Huber needles, and
profiles of associated safety products as well.
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Don't Make a Splash
- Offers an example of the dangers of chemicals handled by nurses, and lists
preventive precautions for avoiding accidents.
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Donning Sterile Gloves
- Glance at a brief checklist of the dos and don'ts of putting on and using
sterile gloves.
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Legislating Sharps Safety - Read up on new state and federal
legislation involving stick accident prevention. Includes industry moves
towards compliance.
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Making Routine Less Risky
- Get familiar with a few guidelines to increase the safety of blood
collection.
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OSHA's Push Toward Safety - Recounts the effect of a directive issued
by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the use of
safety-engineered sharp devices.
