Introduction
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More than 8 million healthcare workers in the United States work in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Needlestick injuries often occur among those who work in these facilities. Some of these injuries expose workers to bloodborne pathogens that can cause infection.
This course takes a closer look at ways healthcare workers can help prevent needlestick and sharps injuries.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Discuss employer requirements under the federal Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe Exposure Control Plan (ECP) requirements associated with sharps and needlesticks. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Identify high risk activities associated with the use of sharps in the healthcare setting. |
| LO 1.1.4 | List the types of sharps safety devices and describe the selection process. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Discuss methods to control hazards associated with sharps using the "Hierarchy of Controls." |
| LO 1.1.6 | Discuss management and employee best practices associated with working with sharps. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)