Needle stick injury and risk of

exposure to blood-borne pathogen

CIC; Certification in Infection Prevention and Control

INFECTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT

Introduction
DEFINITIONS

 Pleural, pericardial, peritoneal fluid

 Cerebrospinal fluid
 Synovial and amniotic fluid
 Saliva in dental procedures
 Vaginal secretions or semen
Transmission of BBPs

HBV HCV HIV

Sharp Injuries risk
Sharp Injuries risk

No. of needle prick incidents per specialty / Total No. of needle prick incidents

Doctor

Nurse

HousKeeping

Others
Sharp Injuries risk

No. of needle prick incidents per specialty / Total No. of needle prick incidents
Sharp Injuries risk
Sharp Injuries risk

No. of needle prick incidents per area / Total No. of needle prick incidents
The plan to reduced Needle injuries
Exposure Control Plan
Six Devices Account for most of the Injuries
Disposable Syringes 30%
Suture Needles 20%
Winged-Steel Needles 12%
Intravenous Catheter Stylets 5%
Phlebotomy Needles 3%
Scalpels 8%
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Disposable Cartridge Butterfly IV Stylet Phlebotomy IV Tubing
Syringe Syringe Needle Needle

Percentage of injuries Rate/100K devices purchased

Safe Medical Devices [Engineering control]

Auto lock syringe with needle

Safe Medical Devices [Engineering control]

Safety cannula
(Protected needle to avoid needle pricks)
Safe Medical Devices [Engineering control]

Auto Guard cannula

Safe Medical Devices [Engineering control]

BD Eclipse with Smart Slip Technology.