In over 20 years as a safety professional, many scenarios have presented persistent and preventable risks. One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings.

Healthcare providers are exposed to medical waste and contaminated instruments on a daily basis. Appropriate handling, moving and disposal of the contaminated instruments is crucial to maintain ...

On Monday, five sets of contaminated surgical instruments forced surgeons at Brooke Army Medical Center to delay a trauma surgery, according to internal communications reviewed by the San Antonio ...

AURORA, Colo. — A state investigation found that UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital’s sterile processing department was operating in unsafe and unsanitary conditions this summer, with hundreds ...

A state investigation found that UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital’s sterile processing department was operating in unsafe and unsanitary conditions this summer, with hundreds of contaminated ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly 1% of all surgical instruments in hospitals nationwide are rejected before they get to the operating room. They’re screened for blemishes left over from the sterilization ...

Place contaminated instruments in a puncture-resistant, leak-proof, closable and labeled container to avoid punctures to the container or your skin. Keep the instruments moist by adding a towel ...