background : hepatitis b and c and human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection are a serious health issue in iran. knowledge of the designed standard precautions can reduce occupational injuries which result in the transmission of these viruses. this study was conducted to determine the rate of occupational injuries and awareness of the standard precautions among laboratory staff and nurses of...

Member states of the European Union have until May 112013 to implement the Council Directive 2010/32/EU Implementing the Framework Agreement on Prevention from Sharps Injuries in the Hospital and Healthcare Sector. The aim of this legislation is to achieve a safe working environment and prevent injuries to healthcare professionals caused by all medical sharps, including needlesticks. This artic...

Background: Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are one of the greatest risks nurses face. NSIs associated with an increased risk diseases that can be transferred through skin exposure, such as Hepatitis B, C, and human immunodeficiency virus. Certain factors influence mechanism frequency NSI among nurses. Objective: To determine mechanisms at a public hospital in Selangor. Methods: A cross-sectional s...

OBJECTIVE To assess the occupational exposure to needlestick and sharps injuries and hepatitis B vaccination status among dental auxiliaries. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional survey of 83 dental auxiliaries was conducted that included 12 technologists, 11 therapists, 53 nurses/surgical assistants, and 7 record officers. The survey included demography, history of needlestick ...

There is little doubt that wellcoordinated and skillfully delivered emergency, medical, and surgical care helps to save lives following catastrophic injuries, such as SCI. Data show that the long-term survival rates for persons with SCI have steadily risen (1) and, for some individuals, these rates now approach normal. As a result, the prevalence of SCI in our society has increased, even as pre...