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ISIPS distinguishes winners for sharps injury prevention efforts

Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, December 3, 2004

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The International Sharps Injury Prevention Society (ISIPS) recognizes five professionals for their work in sharps injury prevention. The awards were given out during December's third annual international sharps injury prevention awareness month. Several individuals won because of their creative and effective training initiatives. For instance, one recipient trains all orientees on avoiding injuries and preventing the spread of infection. She also provides daily inservices for groups of employees on the hospital's safety protocol. Another winner educates staff on total exposure prevention-not solely sharps safety. She reminds staff about the need for personal protective equipment because healthcare workers die from cuts in the skin as well as needlesticks.

Source: 2004 Business Wire



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