For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a statistically significant association between the use of single-use sharps containers and lower Clostridium difficile infection rates in hospitals.

As an infection preventionist in healthcare today, one of our biggest challenges is appropriately managing Clostridium Difficile – a colitis-causing bacteria that affects almost a half-million people ...

Sharps are objects that can penetrate a worker’s skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes and the exposed ends of dental wires. If blood or other potentially infectious materials ...

Here are three frequently asked questions about OSHA’s rules concerning sharps containers and the federal agency’s responses to those questions. OSHA: Each sharps container must either be labeled with ...

A medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin, sharps may be used at home, at work and while traveling to manage medical conditions. Examples of sharps include: ...

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday launched a website for patients and caregivers on the safe disposal of needles and other “sharps” that are used at home, at work and ...

> A University of Southampton study will investigate how nurse staffing in hospitals affects the care and safety of patients. Announcement ...

As part of the dental team, needlestick safety is something you should be acutely aware of in your day-to-day role. A survey of 1,216 dental nurses from the UK and Ireland conducted in conjunction ...