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The global challenge of needlestick injuries in healthcare

WEBNeedlestick injuries (NSIs) remain a global threat, with an estimated 44.5% of healthcare workers experiencing at least one occurrence annually. 1. In Europe, steps have been …

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The truth behind healthcare-associated infections

WEBHealthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a significant burden to public health globally in terms of both patient safety and healthcare expenditures: HAIs affect 3.2 …

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Scientific publication: Report on 2020 Safe to Touch …

WEBGabay M, Johnson P, Fanikos J, et.al, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Volume 78, Issue 17, 1 September 2021, Pages 1568–1575, https://doi.org/10.1093

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Burdens of blood exposure and needle stick injury for …

WEBIntroduction. Blood-borne pathogens present risks to the well-being of healthcare workers, many of whom are highly likely to come into contact with human blood.

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New nursing guidelines recommend more frequent …

WEBContamination from hazardous drugs (HDs) is a major health concern for healthcare workers (HCWs) in Europe 1.Over 12.7 million of them are estimated to be potentially …

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Addressing nurse retention with healthcare worker safety

WEBHigh turnover among healthcare workers is an increasingly common phenomenon in hospitals worldwide, especially in intensive care units. 1 According to the World Health …

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Antibiotics shortages in Europe: what you need to know

WEB“A new approach is needed to better tackle medicines shortages in the European Health Union,” the European Commission said in an official communication regarding current …

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New clinic study: Reduce hazardous drug contamination …

WEBEven in small concentrations, hazardous drug exposure can cause adverse effects such as internal organ damage, genetic mutations, increased rates of cancer and higher rates of …

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European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) New …

WEBIn 2017, the new EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) was approved to replace the existing Medical Devices Directive (MDD), granting all medical device manufacturers an …

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Stay ahead of the curve with the BD cervical screening …

WEBGlobal organisations aim to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030. In 2020, the WHO issued a strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health …

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Six tips to prevent repetitive strain injury in pharmacy technicians

WEBReinforce worker training on recognising RSI symptoms 8. Monitor progress on a regular basis 8. Use pumps and other automatic filling devices to reduce risk factors 1. …

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Make the case for a vascular access team by convincing with facts

WEBCarr and Moureau define, “A [VAT] [a]s the grouping of healthcare professionals whose primary role is to assess, insert, manage, perform surveillance, analyse their service …

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BD MAX™ MDR-TB Panel Obtains CE-IVD Status in Europe

WEBThe BD MAX™ MDR-TB panel is an in vitro diagnostic with CE mark now available in Europe. The single PCR-based molecular diagnostic test is an integrated …

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The ins and outs of syringe waste disposal

WEB6 best practice tips for syringe waste disposal. Separate hazardous waste from non-hazardous waste 6. Place sharps waste (needle and syringe combination) directly into a …

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Scientific publications

WEBDevice and drug shortages in Europe persist, new survey shows. Countries across the globe face a wide range of challenges in accessing necessary health …

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7 ways to monitor surface contamination from hazardous drugs

WEBMany articles have documented the existence of contamination of surfaces in the health sector. This is important to healthcare workers because occupational exposure to HDs …

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Safe connections webinar: open vs closed IV access

WEBOpen IV access systems. “Stopcocks are an open system and require some type of closure to reduce the entry of microorganisms into the lumen [such as] a sterile dead-end cap.”1 …

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BD MDR-TB assay recognised by the WHO for high diagnostic …

WEBThe BD MAX™ MDR-TB Assay is an in vitro diagnostic device with CE mark available in Europe and other countries around the world. The PCR-based molecular …

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