Infection prevention in dentistry is an important topic that has gained more interest in recent
years and guidelines for the prevention of cross-transmission are common practice in many …

Aims. The review examines from international research: the extent to which practitioners
comply with infection control precautions; the pertinent issues that are considered influential …

Background Surgeons in training are at high risk for needlestick injuries. The reporting of
such injuries is a critical step in initiating early prophylaxis or treatment. Methods We …

Central to efforts to assure the quality of patient care in hospitals is having accurate data
about quality and patient problems. The purpose was to describe the reporting rates of …

Injury by contaminated sharp instruments and needles constitutes a major occupational
hazard for healthcare workers. In a confidential survey at a district general hospital, 300 …

Background Healthcare workers are at risk of acquiring viral diseases such as hepatitis B,
hepatitis C and HIV through exposure to contaminated blood and body fluids at work. Most …

Objective—To assess the knowledge and use of infection control practices (ICPs) among US
veterinarians. Design—Anonymous mail-out population survey. Procedures—In 2005 a …

OBJECTIVES: To determine 1) rates of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) not reported
to occupational health services, 2) reasons for underreporting and 3) awareness of reporting …

The aim of this study was to obtain data concerning the incidence, reporting and follow-up of
occupational exposure to blood or other body fluids (OEB). A questionnaire was distributed …

The aim of this study was to assess how well the guidelines on vaccination against hepatitis
B had been implemented among healthcare workers (HCWs) at risk for blood exposure. A …