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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.

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