How to avoid sharps injury and limit risk
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How to avoid sharps injury and limit risk

Rose Gallagher RCN professional lead, Infection prevention and control

Start by speaking to your employer about your training needs

A survey of 7,571 RCN members found almost two thirds (63%) of respondents had received at least one sharps injury during their careers.

Nursing Standard. 36, 7, 55-55. doi: 10.7748/ns.36.7.55.s23

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