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AORN MAN-832-2013
AORN Guidance Statement: Sharps Injury Prevention in the Perioperative Setting
The perioperative setting is a high-risk environment,and perioperative RNs are routinely faced with high risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens from percutaneous injuries.The purpose of this guidance document is to assist perioperative registered nurses in the development of sharps injury prevention programs using identified best practices to reduce percutaneous injuries. It also suggests strategies to overcome obstacles to compliance with established sharps safety protocols.
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Association of periOperative Registered Nurses [aorn]
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses [aorn]