Simulate the impact of needlestick injuries (NSIs) in your hospital

Every year, needlestick injuries not only put healthcare professionals at risk but also incur hidden costs related to absenteeism and administrative tasks.1,2 Use our calculator to see how many incidents might occur annually, how many workdays might be lost, and how much time might be spent documenting NSI incidents.

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References:

  1. Hanmore, Emma, Grant Maclaine, Fiona Garin, Alexander Alonso, Nicolas Leroy, and Lewis Ruff. "Economic Benefits of Safety-Engineered Sharp Devices in Belgium - a Budget Impact Model." BMC Health Services Research 13, no. 1 (November 25, 2013).
  2. Lee, Jennifer M., Marc F. Botteman, Nicholas Xanthakos, and Lars Nicklasson. "Needlestick Injuries in the United States: Epidemiologic, Economic, and Quality of Life Issues." AAOHN Journal 53, no. 3 (March 2005)
  3. Lamontagne, F., D. Abiteboul, I. Lolom, G. Pellissier, A. Tarantola, J. M. Descamps, and E. Bouvet. "Role of Safety-Engineered Devices in Preventing Needlestick Injuries in 32 French Hospitals." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 28, no. 1 (January 2007): 18–23.
  4. Ballout, Rami A., Batoul Diab, Alain C. Harb, Rami Tarabay, Selma Khamassi, and Elie A. Akl. "Use of Safety-Engineered Devices by Healthcare Workers for Intravenous and/or Phlebotomy Procedures in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." BMC Health Services Research 16, no. 1 (September 1, 2016).

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