NEEDLE-STICK INJURIES: A THREAT TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND PATIENTS

THE ADOPTION OF SAFETY SYRINGES AS A COST-EFFECTIVE MEASURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INFECTIONS

NSIs are mainly caused by the misuse of safety syringes, which means incorporating safety-engineered protection mechanisms that, after activation, provides a permanent barrier between the hands and the needle, until disposal.

Studies show that 80% of injuries could be prevented by shifting to the use of automatic safety syringes and safety drug delivered systems for pre-filled syringes8.

This would significantly decrease healthcare costs, reduce stress, increase workers’ productivity, and improve the patient’s experience.