Infection prevention and control guidelines
7. Sharps
Last revised: 17 Jun 2024
Employers are responsible for minimising workplace hazard and risk under work health and safety legislation.
While the risk of sharps injury will vary between staff members, it will never be eliminated for all. Therefore, risks must be strategically managed. The infection prevention and control coordinator must take an active role in sharps management to reduce risk without compromising patient safety or quality of care.
An organisation-wide approach to sharps management includes training and education on the risks associated with procedures and devices, as well as implementing safer working practices.
All individuals in the practice are responsible for:
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