Sharps Injury & Prevention
Reduction in Sharps Injuries, Costs, & CO2 Emissions
This article explores the positive impacts that the Sharpsmart system had on a 400 bed small acute trust, including a reduction in sharps injuries, a reduction in their carbon footprint, and cost and time savings for staff.
Safety & Cost - Medical Device Decisions
The article, ‘Litigation Exposure from a "Cost Over Safety" Attitude’ explored cases in which hospitals considered safety or cost in making medical device decisions.
Sharpsmart: Impact on Needlestick Injuries
A Before-After intervention study of 8 acute care hospitals ranging in size from 150 to 850 beds in Australia, New Zealand and Scotland converting to the Daniels Sharpsmart sharps containers
8 Acute Care Hospitals Study
8 Hospitals in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland achieved an 86.6% reduction in container related sharps injuries
2 Year, 28 Hospital Before and After Study
28 hospital non-randomized intervention and cohort study examining the impact of conversion from disposable sharps container systems to the Daniels Sharpsmart reusable sharps container
Sharps Injury Reduction, a 6 year study
A 6-year study comparing impact of sharps container size, disposal aperture and design on sharps injuries
Where to Dispose of Needles and Syringes
Our guide will help you find out how and where to dispose of needles and syringes safely. Discover eco-friendly solutions that ensure compliance and protect the community.
Breaking Down Sharps Containers: What Is a Sharps Container?
Sharps containers are indispensable for safely discarding sharp medical items, ensuring the protection of healthcare workers and the broader community.
Safe Disposal: Where To Dispose of Sharps Containers
The proper disposal of sharps is a critical component in healthcare settings, ensuring safety and minimizing risks associated with sharps waste.
How to Prevent a Needlestick Injury: Everything You Need to Know
What can you do to prevent needlestick injuries? Learn these basic control measures.
The Culture of Infection Prevention and Control at a Healthcare Facility
The primary role of infection prevention and control (IPC) in healthcare settings is to reduce the risk of patients acquiring a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) and to protect patients and staff from transmission of pathogens.
Sharps Injury Reductions | Journal of Infection Control
Study shows sharps injuries dramatically reduced through use of Sharpsmart safety device