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dexar [7]
2 years ago
8

In order to prevent accidental needle stick injury and potential exposure to infectious agents, what should you do with needles

and needle-containing devices?
Biology
1 answer:
GREYUIT [131]2 years ago
5 0

In order to prevent accidental needle stick injury and potential exposure to infectious agents, some preventive measures should be taken like use of alternatives, proper disposal of used needles, proper management, avoid spills, take common precautions, participate in education programme etc.

Preventive measures are:

1) When safe and efficient alternatives are available, avoid using needles.

2) Recapping or bending needles that could be infected is not advised.

3) Bring sharps containers with standard labels that are impervious to leaks and punctures to clients' houses. Don't assume there will be any such containers. Sharps and used needles that could be contaminated should be promptly disposed of in the containers.

4) Before using, make a plan for the proper management and disposal of needles.

5) Containers for sharps should be kept out of children's, pets', and other people's reach.

6) Transport used sharps containers securely to avoid spills.

7) Consistently observe common precautions, infection prevention, and hygiene standards.

8) Participate in the bloodborne pathogens education programme offered by your workplace.

Hence, In order to prevent accidental needle stick injury and potential exposure to infectious agents, these preventive measures should be taken.

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