Sharps Injury & Prevention

Sharps Injuries in USA Health Care Facilities
This study carried out a survey of top ‘sharps safe’ occupational health professionals to ascertain BE incidence in their hospitals for the 2012 calendar year.

Sharpsmart: Size and Location Impact on Sharps Injuries
This 6-year study examined the impact of converting from a small patient room sharps container to the Sharpsmart reusable sharps container.

Sharpsmart: Reduction in Sharps Injuries, Costs, and 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.

Sharpsmart | Activating the Permanent Side Locks
Tamper-proof containers that are clinically-designed In this video, you learn how to activate the permanent side locks on any of […]

8 Acute Care Hospitals Study
8 Hospitals in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland achieved an 86.6% reduction in container related sharps injuries.

61% Healthcare Waste Diversion from Carbon-Intensive Treatment
Discover how East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust diverted 61% of their healthcare waste from carbon-intensive treatment.

Peterborough City Hospital, a 10 year partnership
This case study explored the impact Sharpsmart has had over a 10 year partnership with Peterborough City Hospitals and the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Expert Tips for Reducing Needlestick Injuries within Healthcare Settings
Read on to discover some helpful tips from our sharps safety experts for reducing needlestick injuries within healthcare settings.

Safely Managing Category A Infectious Waste in Healthcare Settings
A guide to Category A waste management. Learn how to safely dispose of Category A, including proper packaging, classification, and disposal methods.

Preventing Pathogen Spread in Clinical Waste Disposal
Discover essential actions to prevent the spread of pathogens in clinical waste disposal. Protect your healthcare facility today with these safe practices.

Identifying Common Sources of Infection in Hospitals
Learn how to identify common sources of infection in hospitals, explore major transmission risks, and implement strategies to keep your facility safe.

How to Dispose of Needles
Knowing how to dispose of needle waste is essential for anyone working within healthcare. Learn more about the safe and compliant disposal of needles.