2024
DOI: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02308
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Did safety-engineered device implementation contribute to reducing the risk of needlestick and sharps injuries? Retrospective investigation of 20 years of observation in a Specialist Tertiary Referral Hospital

Anna Szczypta,
Anna Różańska,
Małgorzata Siewierska
et al.

Abstract: Objectives: In Poland, there are numerous cases of injuries caused by sharp instruments annually, still significantly more than in other European Union countries. The aim of this study was to analyze work-related injuries among healthcare workers in a selected hospital before and after the implementation of safety-engineered devices (SED). Material and Methods: Retrospective analysis of medical documentation regarding occupational needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSI) in a tertiary referral surgical hospital … Show more

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