Are You Still Using THIS? The New Standard In Needle Safety

Summary the newly revised venipuncture standard aims to improve patient safety and quality of care. Changes include updated guidelines for needle insertion angles and depth,. Key provisions of osha's bloodborne pathogens standard related to needle safety and supply management include: Data shows that needles and sharp devices without safety mechanisms accounted for 66. 9% of sharps injuries in 2023. 4 the cdc estimates that 62 to 88 percent of sharps injuries can be prevented simply by using safer medical devices.

Cdc provides information on infection control and clinical safety to help reduce the risk of infections among healthcare workers, patients, and visitors.