"More than 20 pathogens have been transmitted through sharps or needlestick injuries."
~ Chiarello, 1992
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August 20, 2008
Nurses Demanding Safer Needles - HIV fears
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July 7, 2008
The Silent Nurse Epidemic
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April 22, 2008
$333,000 Needlestick Judgment Even with no disease transmitted!
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April 21, 2008
4 out of 5 Workers Dead after HIV Needlestick Exposure
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April 20, 2008
$50,000 dollar judgment for needlestick injury
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April 20, 2008
Canada Mandates Safer Needles - $250,000 dollar fine and criminal prosecution possible for non-compliance
Read about this new legislation. Details here. To read a copy of the new Canadian "Safer Needles in Healthcare Workplaces Act" click here.... (
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April 20, 2008
Nurses Biggest Fear is Needlestick Injury!
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