needlesticks
Accidental syringe pokes
Needlesticks are accidental puncture wounds from hypodermic needles, a significant occupational hazard for healthcare workers.
The concern is exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV or hepatitis: Hospital policy requires reporting all needlesticks.
Also used attributively: needlestick injury, needlestick prevention.
Hole from penetration
- sharpsSymbols raising pitch
- accidentalOccurring by chance
- exposureState of being unprotected
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
percutaneous · wound · prick · jab · lancet · phlebotomy · blood draw · disposal
AIDS-causing retrovirus
- hepatitis BViral disease attacking liver
- hepatitis CViral liver inflammation, specific strain
- transmissionSending of information
- viral loadPathogen count in body
follow-up · incubation · risk assessment · window period · antiviral · immunoglobulin
Puncture-resistant medical waste box
- blunt tipNon-piercing terminus
- biohazardDangerous living organism risk
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
OSHA · protective equipment · recapping · activation · shielded
Document describing what happened
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- occupational healthWorker wellbeing discipline
- workers compensationEmployer-funded injury benefits
- notificationFormal notice given
confidentiality · counseling · supervisor · timeline · medical evaluation · record keeping
puncture
Hole from penetration
- sharpsSymbols raising pitch
- accidentalOccurring by chance
- exposureState of being unprotected
contaminated · percutaneous · wound · prick · jab · lancet · phlebotomy · blood draw · disposal · retractable
HIV
AIDS-causing retrovirus
- hepatitis BViral disease attacking liver
- hepatitis CViral liver inflammation, specific strain
- transmissionSending of information
viral load · follow-up · incubation · risk assessment · window period · antiviral · immunoglobulin
sharps container
Puncture-resistant medical waste box
- blunt tipNon-piercing terminus
- biohazardDangerous living organism risk
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
training · OSHA · protective equipment · recapping · activation · shielded
incident report
Document describing what happened
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- occupational healthWorker wellbeing discipline
- workers compensationEmployer-funded injury benefits
notification · confidentiality · counseling · supervisor · timeline · medical evaluation · record keeping