Needlestick and sharps injuries at a German university hospital: epidemiology, causes and preventive potential – a descriptive analysis

Objectives To analyze the number, epidemiology and circumstances of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSI) and exposures to body fluids and to identify further preventive measures to improve the occupational safety of health care workers (HCW). Material and Methods Setting: German university tertia...

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Main Authors: Manmeet Kaur, Sonja Mohr, Gabriele Andersen, Olaf Kuhnigk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2022-05-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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Online Access:http://ijomeh.eu/Needlestick-and-sharps-injuries-at-a-German-university-hospital-epidemiology-causes,146429,0,2.html