Occupational exposure of healthcare workers to blood and body fluids following skin injury
constitutes a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens. The risk of exposure is greater …

Background Due to numerous blood exposures hospital staff are at risk of acquiring hepatitis
B virus (HBV) infections. This study aimed at estimating prevalence of HBV, associated risk …

Introduction Prehospital personnel are exposed to challenging situations that place them at
increased risk of sustaining a needle stick injury (NSI). Blood borne infections such as HIV …

Background: Needle-stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) are very hazardous to healthcare
workers (HCWs) working in any healthcare setting. The burden of NSSIs is more common in …

Background. For healthcare personnel, biohazard accidents pose a significant risk to their
health. These exposures can enable the transmission of pathogens such as Hepatitis B …

Abstract Background Newly educated RNs are vulnerable to needle stick injuries (NSIs).
Most needle stick injuries occur during practice and associated with nurses' practice and …

Materials and methods Between January 2011 and December 2019, HCWs who applied for
infection prevention and control (IPC) due to ORIs (percutaneous needlestick and sharp …

(1) Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the cost of blood and body fluid (BBF)
occupational exposure management in healthcare facilities in Beijing, China.(2) Methods: A …

Occupational accidents are a serious public health issue. In this retrospective observational
study, we examined all injuries involving healthcare workers of the Abruzzo Local Health …

Introduction Accidents with biological material and cuting/piercing instruments among health
professionals have led to increased rates of hospital infection and subsequent patient …