Needle attacks
Yet more needle attacks reported in the press, in Bournemouth and in Swindon. Regrettably, just two of many. This, and the more general problems associated with discarded needles and other […]
safety devices
NHS Wall of Shame
These days, it seems there are so many criticisms raised against the NHS that it is to be found perpetually on the wall of shame. And so too due to […]
Did the European Sharps Directive make a difference?
An interesting report from Kevitt and Hayes of Corporate Health Ireland and the Occupational Health Department of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, respectively. BACKGROUND: Sharps injuries create a high volume of occupational health […]
Cochrane review of needlestick prevention devices
There are a great many needlestick prevention devices now on the market, broadly categorised as ‘active’ devices incorporating a shield or cover that is placed by the user, and ‘passive’ devices based […]