An Assessment of Sharps Injuries in Healthcare Workers

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AYDIN N. N., AKSOY F., YILMAZ G., Koksal I.

VIRAL HEPATIT DERGISI-VIRAL HEPATITIS JOURNAL, vol.24, no.3, pp.75-78, 2018 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 24 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2018
• Doi Number: 10.4274/vhd.2018.0015
• Journal Name: VIRAL HEPATIT DERGISI-VIRAL HEPATITIS JOURNAL
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.75-78
• Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: During the healthcare services, healthcare workers are under the risk of sharps and needle stick injuries. In this study, we evaluated occupational injuries seen in our hospital and emphasized the importance of reducing the risk of exposure to these injuries through compliance with infection control precautions.