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[The basics for establishing a needlestick injury prevention program in hospitals]
K Kidouchi1, M Kashiwamata, C Nakamura
1Department of Pediatrics, Nagoya Higashi Municipal Hospital.
Summary
Needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in Japan increased annually. Implementing a specialist committee and protective devices at Higashi Municipal Hospital significantly reduced Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) contamination injuries.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Healthcare Safety