WorkBook Overview
Released Feb. 2008 (2,913KB / 42 slides)
WorkBook Overview (text only version)
This slide set describes the problem of sharps injuries in healthcare settings and introduces the audience to the Workbook for Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Sharps Injury Prevention Program.
Part I: Background
Released Feb. 2008 (834KB / 22 slides)
Part I Background (text only version)
This presentation talks about needlesticks and injuries with other sharps, why these injuries are a problem, how these injuries occur, and most importantly, how these injuries can be prevented.
Part II: Safer Sharps Devices
Released Feb. 2008 (1,367KB / 15 slides)
Part II: Safer Sharps Devices (text only version)
Part II of this presentation discusses the use of safer sharps devices to prevent needlesticks and other sharps injuries.
Part III: Safe Work Practices
Released Feb. 2008 (795KB / 24 slides)
Part III: Safe Work Practices (text only version)
Part III of this presentation discusses what strategies exist to eliminate sharps injuries.
Creating a Positive Culture of Safety around Sharps Injury Prevention
Released Feb. 2008 (1,103KB / 18 slides)
Creating a Positive Culture of Safety around Sharps Injury Prevention (text only version)
This presentation is intended to introduce the concept of a culture of safety and how sharps injury prevention fits into a positive and strong culture of safety.
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Poster 2 31" x
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Poster 3 14" x
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